Commonwealth Games backstroker Iona Anderson transforms from understudy to lead role
West Australian backstroker Iona Anderson steps into the lead role at next week's Glasgow Commonwealth Games after teammate Kaylee McKeown withdrew due to glandular fever. The 20-year-old now starts favourite in the 100m backstroke, her primary event, plus contends in the 200m and 50m. McKeown was the reigning Olympic and Commonwealth champion in both backstroke distances.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 18:00 UTC
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