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Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Aussie swim star bounces back after disqualification blunder as she reveals why she nearly lost out on a ticket to the World Championships
Kaylee McKeown has said a disqualification blunder will only add to her mental steel after a dramatic start to her world championship selection trials. McKeown was aghast to be disqualified after her heat in the 50m backstroke heat on Monday morning at Australia's trials in Adelaide. Race officials DQ'd McKeown, the world record holder in the event, for initiating an early start. But after a protest, and a two-hour appeal, she was reinstated to the final when officials ruled McKeown was distracted by movement prior to the starter's signal. 'It's something that you really want to practice,' McKeown said. 'But it's good to mentally toughen yourself up and hopefully it prepares me for anything down the track.' McKeown won Monday night's final at the South Australian Aquatic Centre in 27.33 seconds, well shy of her 26.86 global benchmark set in October 2023. McKeown said the disqualification blunder will only add to her mental steel after a dramatic start to her world championship selection trials The five-time Olympic gold medallist refused to detail the exact distraction that caused her initial disqualification. 'Things happen and it just crumbled that way,' she said. 'I knew as soon as I started, what I had done. 'But thankfully we had the technology to look back at footage and saw the distraction and I got reinstated.' With her victory, McKeown secured her ticket to the world championships in Singapore from July 27 to August 3. In the men's 400m freestyle, Sam Short laid an emphatic marker in his redemption tale after a disappointing Olympics last year. Short was rated a gold-medal freestyle fancy in the 400m, 800m and 1500m in Paris but finished fourth, ninth and 13th respectively. On Monday night, he won the 400m free final in three minutes 41.03 seconds from Paris silver medallist Elijah Winnington (3:43.99). 'I came fourth (in the 400m) at the Olympics, so in our lives it's probably a little bit of a failure,' Short said. 'But I've got tons of mates ... they'd literally probably chop their legs off just to get the opportunity to come fourth at the Olympics.' Lani Pallister won the women's 400m freestyle in 3:59.72 - the first time she has dipped under four minutes in the event. Pallister will lead Australia's tilt in the event in Singapore in the absence of Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus, who will miss the worlds while on an extended break. In the women's 200m individual medley, Ella Ramsay (2:09.21) prevailed. And Alex Perkins won the women's 100m butterfly in a personal best time of 56.42 - 0.36 seconds quicker than her previous benchmark set hours earlier in the heats. In the men's 100m butterfly, Nash Wilkes (1:00.19) touched ahead of Bailey Lello (1:00.47) but both were outside the automatic qualifying time of 59.75 set by Swimming Australia.
Newsweek
01-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
'Scottie's Not That Good:' Nick Taylor's Memorial Quip Turns Heads
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler showed off again Saturday, taking the lead after 54 holes at the 50th Memorial Tournament. He closed with four birdies in his final five holes and for the first time in Scheffler's career, went bogey-free at Muirfield Village. Considering there are only 11 players even in red figures for the tournament, it was quite the accomplishment. Meanwhile, Nick Taylor dropped to third, three shots back entering the final round. After signing for a 2-over 74 on Saturday, the Canadian pro was asked his thoughts on having to chase Scheffler. "Scottie's not that good, to be honest," Taylor said in jest. That prompted some laughs and smiles among media members in attendance. "No, it's a tough golf course. I'll be trying to chase him down. He's obviously playing phenomenal, so I'll have to play some of my best golf to be in the hunt there with the last few holes to go." DUBLIN, OHIO - MAY 31: Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts after making birdie on the 18th green during the third round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf... DUBLIN, OHIO - MAY 31: Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts after making birdie on the 18th green during the third round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on May 31, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by) MoreNormally, phenomenal is a great compliment. But at this point, even that might be underselling what Scheffler has been doing. It has been well documented the historic year Scheffler posted in 2024. He won nine times including several Signature Events, the Masters, and even an Olympic Gold Medal. Shockingly, some of Scheffler's statistics are even better this year. Despite missing over a month after suffering a hand injury at Christmas that required surgery, the Ridgewood, New Jersey native is dominating once again. Over his last six tournaments, his worst finish was a tie for eighth. Scheffler ran away with the PGA Championship, the third major title of his career. Now, he looks to become the first golfer to repeat at The Memorial since Tiger Woods over 20 years ago. He holds a one-shot lead over suddenly red-hot Ben Griffin. Taylor is three back, but is confident he can make up the ground. "It is playing so difficult that, you know, being a few under early will get me back in there. So getting off to a little better start tomorrow will be the key. "Nothing's going to change strategy-wise from tee to green. Just chase him down." More Golf: Jack Nicklaus Gets Blunt: 'Ben Hogan Would Knock Your Teeth Out'
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Free adult swim lessons
(WSPA) – The summer season means many of you will be spending time at pools, lakes or the beach. Not everyone who enjoys the water knows how to swim. Kelly Colley, the Aquatics Director for the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg, knows that it is a safety issue. 'There are times where being in and around the water is unexpected and unplanned. And anyone can have a moment like that and we want to encourage everyone to feel comfortable, in control, and safe.' According to the American Red Cross, nearly half of adult Americans either don't know how to swim at all or don't have the basic skills to be able to save themselves in case they run into trouble in the water. The YMCA is trying to change those numbers. 'We've had more questions and more interest. It is something that is a challenge to overcome, taking that first step and walking into that pool that first day.' 'The first step is the hardest. And after that, when you have worked hard for something and you challenge yourself and you grow and you've set that goal of being able to swim across the pool and you reach it…it is the best feeling in the world.' Learning to swim doesn't just keep you safe. Your attitudes toward the water can affect your children, according to Rowdy Gaines. The three-time Olympic Gold Medal swimmer leads Step Into Swim, a foundation that promotes and funds swimming lessons for children across the country. 'My best advice to parents that do not know how to swim or have little or no swimming skills is learn yourself. Because once you learn it's freeing, right? And it creates that positive vibe within yourself, and that positive vibe is then passed on to the child.' Swimming ability not only keeps you and your family safe, it's also good for cardio and your joints. Want to learn how to swim? Here are some local resources. YMCA of Greater Spartanburg YMCA of Greenville Greenville County Aquatic Center Anderson Area YMCA Lakelands Region YMCA YMCA of Easley, Pickens and Powdersville Foothills Area YMCA YMCA of Western NC Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who Is Kyle Snyder's Wife? Maddie Pack's Job & Kids
Are you curious to know about , and his wife, Maddie Peck's, relationship timeline? Snyder is an American wrestler who has several accomplishments under his belt, including three NCAA Heavyweight Championships and an Olympic Gold Medal. While his wrestling career continues to headline, many have become eager to learn more about his love life. So, here's all you need to know about Snyder's wife, her profession, and how many children they have. Snyder is married to Maddie Pack. The details regarding Snyder and Pack's dating timeline are not publicly available. However, they reportedly first met during their high school years in Maryland and eventually got married. Unfortunately, there is no information about the exact date or year of their marriage. It seems the couple prefers to keep their relationship private, which is why not much is known about their romance. Pack is a former collegiate soccer player. According to Sportskeeda, she is the daughter of Robert and Cristina Pack. She was born in April 1997 and is currently 28 years old as of 2025. Pack hails from Newmarket, MD, and attended Our Lady of Good Counsel High School. Pack also has one sister, whose identity remains unknown. She later pursued her passion for soccer at Syracuse University, where she was a defender on her team. Her high school soccer career concluded with a score of nine goals and 31 assists. Additionally, she also attended Penn State University. She is also associated with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Syracuse Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC.) During her time in high school, Pack got honors in all-Americans. Snyder and Pack are proud parents of a son. The couple welcomed their first and only child, Judah. However, the exact date of his birth remains unknown. The post Who Is Kyle Snyder's Wife? Maddie Pack's Job & Kids appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Steph Curry Sends Clear 3-Word Message To Houston Rockets Fans Following Game 7
Stephen Curry has done his fair share of winning throughout his NBA career. Curry, navigating season No. 16, at 37 years old, has shown little signs of slowing down. The Golden State Warriors find themselves in the playoffs for the tenth time in Curry's illustrious career, and they look poised to make another deep run in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Sunday night, the Warriors beat the Houston Rockets in Game 7, 103-89, advancing to the Western Conference Semifinals. The series win over the Rockets is the fifth of Curry's career, as he is now 5-0 against the Rockets in the playoffs since being drafted by the Warriors in 2009. Advertisement Curry was asked during his postgame press conference what he believes his reputation is in Houston after winning his fifth consecutive series over the Rockets. Curry sent a clear, three-word message to Rockets fans. "I'm a winner," Curry said emphatically. Curry is hard to argue with. In his 10 playoff appearances, he's only failed to advance past the first round once in his career (2013-14). Curry is a four-time NBA champion, NBA Finals MVP (2022), and has won an Olympic Gold Medal (2024). Sunday night's victory was playoff win No. 103 in Curry's career, ranking in the top-30 all-time in NBA history. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Draymond Green (23) walk off the court after game seven of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images While he carries many individual accolades, Curry has always brought a team-first mentality to his team's games on and off the court. With Warriors shooting guard, Buddy Hield having the hot hand on Sunday, Curry took a backseat, playing the role of facilitator. Advertisement Hield finished with a game-high 33 points while Curry finished with a game-high seven assists. Related: Jimmy Butler Sends Hilarious 4-Word Buddy Hield Message Following Game 7 vs. Rockets Related: Steph Curry's Interaction With His Son Following Warriors-Rockets Is Turning Heads
