Aussie Mckeon wins record seven medals

02 August,2021 07:08 AM IST |  Tokyo  |  AP

She set an Olympic record to win the 50-metre freestyle in 23.81 seconds, completing the sprint double after her victory in the 100

Emma McKeon. Pic/AFP


Emma McKeon won two more gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday, making the Australian the first woman to earn seven medals in swimming at a single games.

She set an Olympic record to win the 50-metre freestyle in 23.81 seconds, completing the sprint double after her victory in the 100.

Thirty minutes later, McKeon dived back in the pool to win again, this time as part of Australia's 4×100 medley relay.

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