McKeown eyeing world record after sizzling at Australian trials

SYDNEY, Australia — World record holder Kaylee McKeown powered through a scorching 200m backstroke Thursday to complete the 50-100-200 sweep at the Australian trials, while Kyle Chalmers blazed to victory in the 100m freestyle. The Olympic champion, who has been struggling with illness this week, was under her own world record pace at the halfway mark before easing home in 2mins 03.98 secs. It was the fastest globally this year and the 11th quickest of all time with second-placed Iona Ande