Olympic and world champion Kaylee McKeown dug deep to power home first in the 100m backstroke despite feeling unwell Tuesday to ensure she will swim the event at the Commonwealth Games.

Kaylee McKeown has been forced out of the 200m individual medley at Australian trials due to illness, placing her Commonwealth Games hopes in the event in doubt.

World record holder Kaylee McKeown clocked the fastest 50m women's backstroke of the year Monday as she warms up for the Commonwealth Games while Sam Short swam a blistering 400m…