The mother of Kaylee McKeown has promised to “have a word” with her champion daughter after she dropped the F-bomb on live TV after winning gold in the 100m backstroke.
In a moment which has already spread far and wide on social media, McKeown accidentally dropped the swear in a post-race interview after being asked what she wished to say to family back home.
“F– yeah! I mean, woo!” she said, covering her mouth after realising what she had done.
Families of Australian swimmers have gathered in Noosa to enjoy the races together, where McKeown’s mum Sharon was asked about the moment.
“Swearing on TV!” she said. “I will have to have a word to her later.”
After getting her gold medal on the podium, McKeown was informed of her mum’s comments but said she wasn’t too worried about getting in trouble given she had just won gold.
With a time of 57.47, McKeown set an Olympic record in the race.
McKeown also said she hoped the nation could let the swear slide, given the circumstances.
“I think I might be mum’s favourite for a little bit now. Just a little bit,” she said.
Standing beside her mum was McKeown’s big sister Taylor, who was holding a large stuffed kangaroo throughout the race.
Kaylee McKeown’s f-bomb failed to be bleeped out by Channel Seven.Credit:Getty
The kangaroo had been named Sholto in honour of her father – who lost his battle to brain cancer last year.
“It’s been pretty tough. COVID-19 has probably been a bit of a blessing and Kaylee’s been able to focus and fly under the radar,” her mum said. “She knows dad is watching over her.”
McKeown blew a kiss to her dad after winning the race. She was asked what she would like to be able to say to him.
“I hope you’re proud and I keep doing you proud,” she said.
The swear is the second Australian moment of the Olympics to go viral after footage of coach Dean Boxall’s celebration went nuts overnight.
His spectacular reaction to Ariarne Titmus’ gold – which included pelvic thrusts into a glass barrier – was picked up by media across the globe, featured in the Japan Times, the Washington Post and the Indian Express.
Australian TV is no stranger to F-bombs being dropped live by athletes.
After State of Origin in 1988, Queensland great Sam Backo dropped the swear word after being asked what it was like out there. “F—ing hard, mate,” he responded.
During State of Origin in 2000, NRL great Gorden Tallis called Bill Harrigan “a f—ing cheat”.
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