Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown raises eyebrows with comments on Gout Gout hype and Olympic medal respect
Australian swimming star Kaylee McKeown has raised questions about the intense media attention on teenage sprinter Gout Gout, suggesting swimmers often don't receive comparable recognition despite Olympic success. McKeown's comments precede a new swim meet aimed at boosting the sport's profile ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, while Gout Gout embraces comparisons to Usain Bolt.
Australian swimming star Kaylee McKeown has raised questions about the intense media attention on teenage sprinter Gout Gout, suggesting swimmers often don't receive comparable recognition despite Olympic success. McKeown's comments precede a new swim meet aimed at boosting the sport's profile ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, while Gout Gout embraces comparisons to Usain Bolt.
