Emma McKeon vs Sarah Sjöström
Emma McKeon vs Sarah Sjöström: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Emma McKeon and Sarah Sjöström?
Swedish swimmer Sarah Sjöström has been a key rival for McKeon, particularly in butterfly events. Their head-to-head races have often been closely contested, showcasing the elite level of competition in women's swimming.
Emma McKeon
Key numbers
- Olympic Medals14
- World Championships Medals20
- Commonwealth Games Medals20
- Youth Olympic Games Medals6
Top honours
- Olympic Gold Medals6 (2016, 2020, 2024)
- Olympic Medals14 total (6 Gold, 3 Silver, 5 Bronze)
- World Championships (Long Course)5 Gold, 11 Silver, 4 Bronze
- World Championships (Short Course)4 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze
- Commonwealth Games Medals20 total (14 Gold, 1 Silver, 5 Bronze)
VS
Sarah Sjöström
Key numbers
- Olympic Medals6
- World Championships (LC) Medals25
- European Championships Medals40
- Total Individual Medals52
Top honours
- Olympic Medals6 (3 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze)
- World Championships (LC)14 Gold, 8 Silver, 3 Bronze
- World Championships (SC)6 Gold, 4 Silver, 1 Bronze
- European Championships (LC)17 Gold, 7 Silver, 4 Bronze
- European Championships (SC)12 Gold, 13 Silver, 1 Bronze