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McKeown Wins 100 Back, Pallister Breaks 4 Minutes as Chalmers Sets PB at Australian Open

The meet tests race plans before June trials for Commonwealth and Pan Pacs selection.

Overview

  • Kaylee McKeown, who took the 200m backstroke Monday, won the 100m backstroke Tuesday in 58.06 after setting a goal to reclaim the world record this year.
  • Lani Pallister dipped under four minutes to win the 400m freestyle Tuesday in 3:59.36 following Monday's 800m victory in 8:11.28.
  • Australia's sprinters set the tone, with Mollie O'Callaghan winning the 100m freestyle in 52.66 Monday and Kyle Chalmers clocking a 22.77 personal best in the 50m butterfly Tuesday after his 100m win.
  • Surprise wins reshaped the breaststroke picture, with 20-year-old Gideon Burnes taking the 100m over Zac Stubblety-Cook and Bailey Lello edging him in the 200m Monday.
  • Sam Short posted a world-leading 3:42.53 in Monday's 400m freestyle and returned Tuesday to take the 800m in 7:41.04.