Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown has set a new 50m backstroke world record at the Swimming World Cup in Budapest, achieving another incredible feat in the process.
McKeown's backstroke dominance is now set in history, with the swimmer currently holding records for 50m, 100m and 200m in the style — the first woman ever to do so.
The three-time Olympic gold medallist's time of 26.86 seconds beat Liu Xiang's former 50m backstroke record by 0.12 seconds.
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Kaylee McKeown breaks 50m backstroke world record
McKeown, 22, broke the record in the women's 50m backstroke final in Budapest, finishing her sweep of the event in all three legs of the Swimming World Cup tour.
The Australian now holds 22 gold medals across all competitions and events.
🇦🇺Kaylee Mckeown is the absolute best backstroker in the world as she holds now WR in all events!!
— World Aquatics (@WorldAquatics) October 20, 2023
Don't miss her performance in the 50m Back in a time of 26.86, a new World Record! #Swimming #SWC23 pic.twitter.com/a2pidydY4D
While her backstroke dominance comes as no surprise, McKeown was delighted with the result.
“I am super stoked with that,” she said.
“The only thing I can keep doing is training hard and keep believing in myself and believing in my coach.
"I never saw myself as a sprinter so it’s really nice to have that under my belt.
“Next year is going to be a really tough year so the more confidence I can build, the better. I have been surprising myself since Berlin. I have been trying to do a couple of things differently and I am pleased that they are working.”
Kaylee McKeown world records
| Event | Time | Date |
| 50m Backstroke | 26.86 | October 20, 2023 |
| 100m Backstroke | 57.45 | June 13, 2021 |
| 200m Backstroke | 2:03.14 | March 10, 2023 |
When do the 2024 Paris Olympics begin?
McKeown's sights will now be firmly set on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
After the bizarre spectacle of the 2020 Olympic Games being held without fans, spectators will return to the 2024 edition in Paris between July 26 and August 11 next year.
It will be the third instance of the Summer Games taking place in Paris, with editions previously held in 1900 and 1924.