Emma McKeon

Emma McKeon

Emma McKeon

Emma McKeon, OAM is an Australian athlete- a competitive professional swimmer. She began her swimming at the early age of her schooling time. Her inspiration in swimming came due to her Father Ron McKeon and brother David McKeon. At the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics held in Singapore, she competed and won a gold medal in the girls’ 4 × 100-meter medley relay; silver medals in the 100-meter freestyle and the mixed 4 × 100-meter freestyle relay; and bronze medals in the 50-meter freestyle, 200-meter freestyle, and mixed 4 × 100-meter medley relay.

Emma is best known to win six medals, including two gold, at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, eleven medals, including one gold, at the World Aquatics Championships; and twelve medals, including eight gold, at the 2014 Glasgow and 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Emma swam the third leg of the 4 × 100-meter freestyle relay that won a gold medal in a world record time of 3:29.69. in the final race on the first finals session of the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan, The next day, she went on to win bronze in the 100-meter butterfly with a new Australian record of 55.72.

Emma McKeon Bio
Bio/Wiki
NameEmma McKeon
Real Name
Nick NameEm, Emma
ProfessionAustralian Professional Swimmer
Famous ForWorld Champion
Debut2010
Personal Information
Date of Birth24 May 1994 
Age (as in 2021)27 years
BirthplaceWollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Zodiac signGemini
HometownWollongong, Australia
Current ResidenceWollongong, Australia
ReligionChristian
NationalityAustralian
Physical Status
Height (approx.)5'11" (180 cm, 1.80 m)
Weight (approx.)60 kg (132 lbs)
Body Measurements (B-C-W)35-26-36
Eye ColourBrown
Hair ColourBlonde
Education and More
SchoolThe Illawarra Grammar School (2012)
College/UniversityGriffith University- Bachelor's degree in public health and health promotion with a major in nutrition
Educational QualificationGraduate
Family and Relationships
Father Ron McKeon (International Swimmer)
MotherSusie McKeon
SiblingsBrother: David McKeon (International Swimmer)
Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends/Boyfriends/PartnersNot Known
SpouseNot Yet Married
Children(s)N/A
Career
SportSwimming
Achievements/Awards/RecognitionWon eleven Olympic medals.
The 2020 Summer Olympics includes four golds.
The highest in Australian history and is on a par with Ian Thorpe.
A member of the London Roar team, competing in Season 2 of the International Swimming League.
Competed at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics held in Singapore; won a gold medal in the girls’ 4 × 100 metre medley relay.
CoachMichael Bohl
Team/Club/StudioAustraliaTeam/Griffith University Club
StrokesFreestyle, butterfly
Discipline100m, 200m Butterfly, 100m, 200m Freestyle
Favourites
Favourite Sport IdolSerena Williams
Favourite Quote“If you believe it will work out, you will see opportunities. If you believe it won’t, you will see obstacles.”
Biggest ChallengeMoving out of home and away from family
Hobbies and PassionPlaying games, Listening to music, Travelling
Net Worth/Salary/Assets
Net Worth$ 5 million
Salary Not Known
AssetsNot Known
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