Mollie O’Callaghan Breaks 200m Freestyle World Record Twice at Toronto World Cup

Australian swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan has shattered the short-course 200-meter freestyle world record twice within a week, first breaking the 1:50 barrier with a time of 1:49.77 and then lowering it further to 1:49.36 at the World Cup stop in Toronto. Her Toronto swim not only earned her a historic triple crown sweep across the World Cup events but also secured $20,000 in bonuses for winning and setting new records, positioning her nearly a second ahead of the previous record holder Siobhan Haughey. O’Callaghan credited her success to rigorous training and a strong support team including her coach Dean Boxall. In parallel, fellow Australian Kaylee McKeown has been dominating backstroke events, recently breaking the women’s short-course 200-meter backstroke world record and setting multiple records in the 50 backstroke, further highlighting Australia's strong presence in competitive swimming. McKeown’s recent performances include a narrow victory at the World Cup in Toronto and a record-setting swim that broke the previous mark held by Regan Smith. Together, O’Callaghan and McKeown exemplify Australia’s current dominance in international swimming competitions.