David McKeon Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Sister, Olympics, Retirement

David McKeon is an Australian swimmer who earned recognition through his performances in middle-distance freestyle events, notably representing Australia at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games.

His journey in the pool is deeply rooted in a family tradition of competitive swimming, and he became known not only for his competitive spirit but also for his commitment to community causes.

Profile

• Full name: David McKeon
• Date of birth: 25 July 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
• State of origin: New South Wales
• Nationality: Australian
• Profession: Competitive swimmer (freestyle)
• Height: 1.95 m
• Weight: 85 kg
• Parents: Father – Ron McKeon; Mother – Susie McKeon
• Siblings: Sisters – Emma McKeon and Kaitlin McKeon
• Spouse: Ali McKeon
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married
• Net worth: $3 million

Early Life and education

David McKeon is now 33 years old. He was born on 25 July 1992 in Wollongong, New South Wales, into a family steeped in competitive swimming.

His father, Ron McKeon, represented Australia at the 1980 and 1984 Olympics and won multiple medals at the Commonwealth Games; his mother, Susie McKeon (née Woodhouse), competed at the Commonwealth Games.

His uncle, Rob Woodhouse, earned an Olympic bronze medal in 1984; and his younger sister, Emma McKeon, became one of Australia’s most decorated Olympians.

He grew up training under his father’s guidance and eventually moved to Brisbane alongside his sister Emma to train under a new coach.

Personal Life

David McKeon married his fiancée Ali in May 2023 at Goonoo Goonoo Station in Tamworth; the family and several high-profile Australian swimmers attended and shared photos on social media.

At this time, are no records indicating that he has children.

Career

David McKeon’s international breakthrough came in 2011 when he claimed gold in the 400-metre freestyle at the World University Games and contributed to a bronze-medal relay at the same event.

At the 2012 London Olympics, just three years after beginning competitive swimming at a senior level, he competed in the 400 m freestyle (14th in heats) and swam in the heats of the 4×200 m freestyle relay, which finished fifth overall.

In the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, he won gold in the 4×200 m freestyle relay in a Commonwealth Games record and silver in the 400 m freestyle.

He also earned relay bronze at the 2015 World Championships and the 2014 Pan Pacific Championships.

At the 2016 Rio Olympics, David finished seventh in the 400 m freestyle final and was part of the 4×200 m freestyle relay team that narrowly missed a medal, placing fourth.

His 2014 Australian Short Course Championships performance included a personal-best gold in the 400 m freestyle (3:38.17).

He announced his retirement from elite competitive swimming in early 2021, calling it “the start of a new chapter.”

Awards

• 2011 Universiade – Gold (400 m freestyle), Bronze (4×200 m freestyle relay)
• 2014 Commonwealth Games – Gold (4×200 m freestyle relay), Silver (400 m freestyle)
• 2014 Pan Pacific Championships – Bronze (4×200 m freestyle relay)
• 2015 World Championships – Bronze (4×200 m freestyle relay)

Net worth

David McKeon net worth is estimated to be at least $3 million, accumulated through competitive swimming among others.

Social Media

• Instagram: @davidmckeon
• Twitter / X: @DavoMcKeon