Emma McKeon is an Australian swimmer who specializes in freestyle and butterfly. She was born on 24th May 1994 in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. She comes from an athletic family, her brother David McKeon is also a swimmer and she is the daughter of Ron Mckeon, also an Australian swimmer.
Mckeon did her school at The Illawarra Grammar School. Later she did her bachelor’s degree at Griffith University in public health with a major in nutrition.
Recently, Emma competed at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, and she did remarkably win seven medals (four gold medals, and three bronze medals) in different swimming events.
In this article, you will know about Emma McKeon’s biography, wiki, family, age, weight, height, Olympics medal counts, world records, interesting facts, career achievements, brand endorsements, earnings, income, and net worth.
Emma McKeon (Swimmer) – Biography
Bio/Wiki | Details |
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Name | Emma McKeon |
Born | 24 May 1994 |
Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) |
Nationality | Australian |
Sport | Swimming |
Strokes | Butterfly, freestyle |
National Team | Australia |
Club | Griffith University |
School | The Illawarra Grammar School |
Coach | Michael Bohl |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Boyfriend/Partner | None |
Social Media Profile Links | Emma McKeon on Facebook Emma McKeon on Twitter Emma McKeon on Instagram |
Emma McKeon – Olympics Records & Results
At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Emma McKeon won 4 gold medals in the 50 m freestyle, 100 m freestyle, 4×100 m freestyle and 4×100 m medley events. Moreover, she got 3 bronze medals in the 100 m butterfly, 4×200 m freestyle and 4×100 m mixed medley events.
Though McKeon didn’t qualify for the 2012 London Olympics, at the Rio 2016 Olympics, she made her first Olympics gold medal in the 4×100 m freestyle events. Also, she made 2 silver medals and 1 bronze medals on that season.
Olympics | Medal Counts |
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2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics | Gold medal – 50 m freestyle Gold medal – 100 m freestyle Gold medal – 4×100 m freestyle Gold medal – 4×100 m medley Bronze medal – 100 m butterfly Bronze medal – 4×200 m freestyle Bronze medal – 4×100 m mixed medley |
2016 Rio Summer Olympics | Gold medal – 4×100 m freestyle Silver medal – 4×200 m freestyle Silver medal – 4×100 m medley Bronze medal – 200 m freestyle |
Emma McKeon – Career, Other Tournament’s Records & Achievements
2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
- Gold medal – 200 m freestyle
- Gold medal – 4×100 m freestyle
- Gold medal – 4×200 m freestyle
- Gold medal – 4×100 m medley
- Bronze medal – 100 m freestyle
- Bronze medal – 100 m butterfly
2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
- Gold medal – 100 m butterfly
- Gold medal – 4×100 m freestyle
- Gold medal – 4×200 m freestyle
- Gold medal – 4×100 m medley
- Bronze medal – 200 m freestyle
- Bronze medal – 200 m butterfly
2014 Gold Coast Pan Pacific Championships
- Silver medal – 4×200 m freestyle
2018 Tokyo Pan Pacific Championships
- Gold medal – 4×100 m freestyle
- Gold medal – 4×200 m freestyle
- Gold medal – 4×100 m medley
- Gold medal – 4×100 m mixed medley
- Bronze medal – 50 m freestyle
- Bronze medal – 100 m butterfly
2013 Barcelona World Championships (LC)
- Silver medal – 4×100 m freestyle
- Silver medal – 4×200 m freestyle
- Silver medal – 4×100 m medley
2015 Kazan World Championships (LC)
- Gold medal – 4×100 m freestyle
- Bronze medal – 4×100 m medley
2019 Gwangju World Championships (LC)
- Gold medal – 4×100 m freestyle
- Gold medal – 4×200 m freestyle
- Gold medal – 4×100 m mixed medley
- Bronze medal – 100 m butterfly
- Silver medal – 4×100 m medley
- Silver medal – 4×100 m mixed freestyle
2017 Budapest World Championships (LC)
- Silver medal – 200 m freestyle
- Silver medal – 100 m butterfly
- Silver medal – 4×100 m freestyle
- Silver medal – 4×100 m mixed medley
- Bronze medal – 4×200 m freestyle
- Bronze medal – 4×100 m medley
Emma McKeon’s Net Worth 2024
Though Emma McKeon’s earnings, income, and brand endorsements are not revealed, according to some sources, Her current net worth is estimated between $5 Million.
Emma McKeon’s Intersting Facts
- Her Hobby: water skiing, reading, traveling.
- Ideal day off sleeping and a day at the beach.
- Her favorite drink: Caramel milkshake and her favorite food is ice cream.
- Emma McKeon’s Favorite Quote: “A champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fail” – Serena Williams.
- Emma McKeon and her brother David McKeon run swimming clinics at her family’s swim club McKeon’s Swim School in Unanderra, NSW, Australia.
- She stated “I just love being in the water. I was a water baby and we did everything around the water as a family. I got into competitive swimming as I love to race.”
Emma McKeon’s Quick FAQ
1. Where does Emma McKeon come from?
She comes from an athletic family, in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.
2. What is Emma McKeon known for?
She is known as a female swimmer to won many events in a single Game.
3. How tall is Emma McKeon?
She is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
4. How old is Emma McKeon?
As of this date (7th September 2024), Emma McKeon is 30 years old now.
5. How much does Emma McKeon weigh?
Emma McKeon’s weight is 60 kg.
6. Who is Emma McKeon’s father?
Ron McKeon.
7. Who is Emma McKeon’s mother?
Susie McKeon.
8. Who is Emma McKeon’s Brother?
David McKeon.
9. Who is Emma McKeon’s boyfriend/partner?
She is not dating anyone. She just focused on her career.
10. What is Emma McKeon’s net worth?
Currently, Emma McKeon’s net worth is estimated at $5 Million.
11. Which school did Emma McKeon go to?
She did her school at The Illawarra Grammar School.
12. What is Emma McKeon’s best event?
The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics is the best event for Emma McKeon. She won 7 medals (4 gold medals & 3 bronze medals) in various events.
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