Australia Can Match U.S. And China: Coach

Taylor picks mix of youth and experience for Singapore, with an eye towards LA in 2028

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Sydney - Coach Rohan Taylor is confident Australia can challenge China and the United States for dominance in the pool, after selecting a team of youth and experience for July's world swimming championships in Singapore.

Cameron McEvoy will be appearing at a record seventh world championships, after the 31-year-old booked his berth with a world-best swim of 21.30 seconds to win the 50 metres freestyle at the Australian swimming trials in Adelaide.

He will be joined by Kaylee McKeown, Mollie O'Callaghan and Kyle Chalmers as they look to reclaim their world titles after skipping the 2024 championships, while Isaac Cooper will attempt to retain the gold medal he won in Doha in the 50m breaststroke.

Thirty-four swimmers have been selected for the pool events, from July 27 to August 3, while six will compete in the open water disciplines from July 15 to 20 as the team begin their build-up to the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

"I am excited by what this team can do over the next four years," Taylor said, as the squad was selected on June 14.

"This is the beginning of the third Olympic campaign I have been the head coach of, and this team has a strong nucleus in place.