Kaylee McKeown’s brother leaves his mum STUNNED with a hilariously off-colour remark in wild poolside interview after the Aussie’s thrilling win
- Kaylee McKeown successfully defends her Olympic gold medal
- McKeown’s Brother Shames His Mother During Pool Interview
- Family was overjoyed with McKeown’s thrilling win
Kaylee McKeown’s brother surprised his mother with a hilariously rude comment during a live poolside interview following the Australian’s thrilling victory in the 100m backstroke final in Paris.
McKeown became only the second woman to win back-to-back gold medals in the 100-meter backstroke at the Olympics, when she did so in an impressive victory on Tuesday night in Paris.
The 23-year-old won her sixth gold medal for Australia in Paris, the first time the country has won a gold medal in the first four days of the Olympic Games.
The Australian 4x200m freestyle relay team won a bronze medal, while the top freestyle athletes – Kyle Chalmers in the men’s event and Mollie O’Callaghan and Shayna Jack in the women’s event – secured a place in the medal races in the 100m freestyle.
Speaking to Channel Nine after the race, McKeown revealed his family were in full celebration mode.
Mother Sharon was relieved that her daughter had secured victory in a late sprint.
“She came fourth, but she still has a good backside,” she said.
“We are happy that she succeeded.”
Kaylee McKeown successfully defended her Olympic gold medal in Paris in a thrilling victory
McKeown’s brother Lachlan (third from left) said his elated mother Sharon (second from left) nearly “pooped her pants” before the race – causing her to make a throat-slitting gesture to keep him quiet during their interview with Nine
Sharon began to explain how nervous she was feeling before the race and her son Lachlan joined in, adding: ‘She would have pooped herself already. She was so nervous, she couldn’t control it. Sorry, Shaz Dog, I have to tell the truth.’
Sharon laughed, but was clearly shocked by the outburst and made a throat-slitting motion with her finger in an attempt to silence him.
“Trust the sons to embarrass their mothers all the time. Oh my god. You were so nervous!” laughed Nine’s Roz Kelly.
Sharon replied, “I was nervous, yeah, I guess. But at the end of the day, no matter what the outcome, you’re still proud of your kids, win or lose — they’re there. That’s all you can count on.”
McKeown joins American Natalie Coughlin as the only woman to successfully defend her Olympic title in the 100-meter backstroke.
Kaylee’s brothers Bailey and Lachlan are in Paris to support their sister
The 23-year-old gave Australia their sixth gold at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday morning
She beat American world record holder Regan Smith and raced with the spirit of her father Sholto, who passed away in 2020 after a long battle with brain cancer.
“I have a little superpower and that’s my dad. I know he’s with me in spirit,” she said.
McKeown won in an Olympic record time of 57.33 seconds, while Smith took silver in 57.66. 18-year-old Australian Olympic debutant Iona Anderson finished fifth.
“Kaylee is an absolutely incredible racer. And she knows what to do when it counts,” Smith said.