Cate Campbell's early take on McKeown's DQ drama
A replay shows the early movement which led to Kaylee McKeown being disqualified in the heats of the women's 50m backstroke at the 2025 Australian swimming trials.
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- West Australian
Air time as Aussie rookie surfer stuns Brazilian great
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Perth Now
an hour ago
- Perth Now
Air time as Aussie rookie surfer stuns Brazilian great
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The Age
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- The Age
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