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Daily Telegraph
13 hours ago
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- Daily Telegraph
Kaylee McKeown hard launches new relationship with ex-AFL player Declan Watson, swimming latest news
Don't miss out on the headlines from Swimming. Followed categories will be added to My News. Australia's Olympic golden girl Kaylee McKeown has publicly revealed her new partner – former North Melbourne AFL-listed-player-turned-lawyer Declan Watson – just a week after her stunning world championships performance in Singapore. McKeown is undoubtedly one of Australia's biggest Olympic stars, the first Aussie in history to win back-to-back 100m-200m swimming titles following her incredible performances in Paris last year. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. But behind the golden glow McKeown suffered heartache, with a split from her long term boyfriend and fellow Dolphins swimmer Brendan Smith. McKeown and Smith had dated for about four years, both having set up base on the Gold Coast in the lead up to the Paris Olympics training under Michael Bohl. But since the split, and with Bohl relocating to China, McKeown has left the Gold Coast and relocated back home to the Sunshine Coast with her family to continue her swimming career. PREMIUM CONTENT The one topic that's off limits in the household of star Matilda Inside the lives of Australian sporting power couples Who is Australia's greatest swimmer this century? Swim star Kaylee McKeown has publicly revealed her new partner Declan Watson. Picture: Instagram McKeown with her new beau at Uluru. Picture: Instagram However the 24-year-old has clearly moved on with life, winning double backstroke gold again in Singapore and then returning home for a well-deserved holiday with her new man posting some stunning photos of their holiday to Uluru. Watson too posted photos of McKeown on his Instagram page – making the duo Insta-official. The 26-year-old was drafted by North Melbourne with pick No.34 in the 2016 draft but after back-to-back ACL injuries the key defender never played a game for the Kangaroos and was de-listed in 2019. He has since returned home to Brisbane where he now works as a lawyer. 'Declan showed some great potential but unfortunately was set back with injury,' North VFL coach David Loader said at the time. 'He was a great contributor to our group and we certainly wish him all the best for the future.'
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aussie swimming queen Kaylee McKeown finds love with ex-footy star after heartache
Aussie swim queen Kaylee McKeown has gone public with her new man, former North Melbourne AFL player Declan Watson. McKeown, 24, won the 100m/200m backstroke double at the recent world championships in Singapore – and she did it while battling a shoulder complaint. Taking to Instagram on Monday, McKeown uploaded a series of images from her Uluru holiday with Watson, who is now a lawyer. It also showed McKeown – who has already won five Olympic gold medals in her decorated career – has moved on from her ex-boyfriend, fellow Dolphins swimmer Brendan Smith. The couple were together for roughly four years and were based on the Gold Coast leading into the Paris Olympics under esteemed coach Michael Bohl. But after going their separate ways, McKeown relocated back to the Sunshine Coast to be closer to family. Taking to Instagram, McKeown uploaded a series of images from her holiday to Uluru with her lawyer boyfriend And now she is clearly loved-up with Watson, who also posted photos of McKeown on his Instagram page. The 26-year-old was drafted by North Melbourne in 2016, but two ACL injuries saw the key defender never play a senior game for the Kangaroos. He was then de-listed in 2019 and works in Brisbane as a lawyer. In the lead-up to the Paris Games last year, McKeown's laid-back nature was on full display in an interview. 'Everyone kind of always puts the Olympics as this big thing,' she said. 'For me, I just learnt that it's a pool in a different city. 'At the end of the day, it's just me diving in and doing what I can do best.' McKeown's brother Lachlan also provided a hilarious moment poolside in Paris when asked how nervous Kaylee was ahead of the 100m backstroke final. His graphic overshare resulted in a mortified Sharon McKeown making a throat-cutting gesture so he would keep quiet during a Channel Nine interview. She eventually composed herself to add: '(As her mum), I was nervous. 'Regardless of the outcome, you are still proud of your kids, whether they win, lose – they are here (competing at the Olympics).
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Australia's golden girl Kaylee McKeown hard launches new relationship with ex-AFL player Declan Watson
Australia's Olympic golden girl Kaylee McKeown has publicly revealed her new partner – former North Melbourne AFL-listed-player-turned-lawyer Declan Watson – just a week after her stunning world championships performance in Singapore. McKeown is undoubtedly one of Australia's biggest Olympic stars, the first Aussie in history to win back-to-back 100m-200m swimming titles following her incredible performances in Paris last year. But behind the golden glow McKeown suffered heartache, with a split from her long term boyfriend and fellow Dolphins swimmer Brendan Smith. McKeown and Smith had dated for about four years, both having set up base on the Gold Coast in the lead up to the Paris Olympics training under Michael Bohl. But since the split, and with Bohl relocating to China, McKeown has left the Gold Coast and relocated back home to the Sunshine Coast with her family to continue her swimming career. However the 24-year-old has clearly moved on with life, winning double backstroke gold again in Singapore and then returning home for a well-deserved holiday with her new man posting some stunning photos of their holiday to Uluru. Watson too posted photos of McKeown on his Instagram page – making the duo Insta-official. The 26-year-old was drafted by North Melbourne with pick No.34 in the 2016 draft but after back-to-back ACL injuries the key defender never played a game for the Kangaroos and was de-listed in 2019. He has since returned home to Brisbane where he now works as a lawyer. 'Declan showed some great potential but unfortunately was set back with injury,' North VFL coach David Loader said at the time. 'He was a great contributor to our group and we certainly wish him all the best for the future.'
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Australian swim sensation Kaylee McKeown reveals romance with ex-AFL player Declan Watson
Australia's Olympic golden girl Kaylee McKeown has publicly revealed her new partner – former North Melbourne AFL-listed-player-turned-lawyer Declan Watson – just a week after her stunning world championships performance in Singapore. McKeown is undoubtedly one of Australia's biggest Olympic stars, the first Aussie in history to win back-to-back 100m-200m swimming titles following her incredible performances in Paris last year. But behind the golden glow McKeown suffered heartache, with a split from her long term boyfriend and fellow Dolphins swimmer Brendan Smith. McKeown and Smith had dated for about four years, both having set up base on the Gold Coast in the lead up to the Paris Olympics training under Michael Bohl. But since the split, and with Bohl relocating to China, McKeown has left the Gold Coast and relocated back home to the Sunshine Coast with her family to continue her swimming career. However the 24-year-old has clearly moved on with life, winning double backstroke gold again in Singapore and then returning home for a well-deserved holiday with her new man posting some stunning photos of their holiday to Uluru. Watson too posted photos of McKeown on his Instagram page – making the duo Insta-official. The 26-year-old was drafted by North Melbourne with pick No.34 in the 2016 draft but after back-to-back ACL injuries the key defender never played a game for the Kangaroos and was de-listed in 2019. He has since returned home to Brisbane where he now works as a lawyer. 'Declan showed some great potential but unfortunately was set back with injury,' North VFL coach David Loader said at the time. 'He was a great contributor to our group and we certainly wish him all the best for the future.'
