In the fastest-ever edition of their rivalry, McKeown once again bested Smith on a major stage Tuesday in Singapore.

Smith finished the World Championships with five total medals, the same tally she logged at last year’s Olympics.

Australian Kaylee McKeown, who won every backstroke title at the last two Olympics and at the 2023 Worlds, opted not to swim ...

Lakeville’s Regan Smith recorded a season-best time in the 200-meter backstroke final at the World Championships on Saturday ...

Regan Smith sent out a strong message to Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte after the former swimmers had criticized the performances of the USA athletes at the World Aquatics Championships 2025.

Australia's Kaylee McKeown underlined her backstroke dominance with a world championships double after winning the 200m in ...

The latest news and top stories on Regan Smith. An American competitive swimmer, she specialises in backstroke and butterfly, holding world records in the 100m backstroke. Smith has achieved ...

Regan Smith looks on after the women's 100-meter backstroke semifinal at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Team Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on June 17, 2024. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) ...

Smith had the faster times in the initial heats, swimming 58.45 seconds to McKeown’s 58.48. They had the two best times in the semifinals, with Smith’s 57.97 edging McKeown’s 57.99.

I could go into it fearless." Regan Smith reacts after winning the Women's 100 backstroke finals Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the US Swimming Olympic Trials in Indianapolis. Michael Conroy / AP ...

Regan Smith celebrates after winning the women's 200-meter backstroke event at the U.S. national championships swimming meet in Indianapolis, Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Credit: AP/Michael Conroy ...