Bend swimmer McKean fails to qualify for finals of 50 and 100 breaststroke at worlds

Published 9:15 am Monday, July 28, 2025

Bend’s Campbell McKean did not advance out of the preliminary heats of the 50-meter breaststroke on Tuesday at the swimming world championships in Singapore.

McKean finished 24th in 27.32 seconds, needing to finish in the top 16 to advance to the semifinals.

The 18-year-old reached the semifinals of the 100 breaststroke on Sunday, finishing 15th in 59.74 and not advancing to the final. Only the top eight from the semifinals advance.

The U.S. national champion in both the 50 and 100 breaststroke, McKean could still compete in relays for Team USA at the world championships.

McKean, who competes for Bend Swim Club and trains at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, won multiple OSAA state championships and broke numerous Oregon records while swimming for Caldera High. He competed in the U.S. Olympic Trials last year and is headed to the University of Texas on a swimming scholarship this fall. The Longhorns are coached by Bob Bowman, a four-time U.S. Olympic Team coach and former coach of 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps.

The world championship events are scheduled to air live on Peacock. For more information, visit peacocktv.com/sports.

— Bulletin staff report