[citation needed] In 2010, McKeown won her first national titles in the 100m and 200m breaststroke at the age of 15.

Since then McKeown has dominated breaststroke and individual medley events throughout the age group swimming years.

She won multiple medals and representing Australia on many junior teams events.

[4] McKeown injured her knee prior to the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games which required surgery.

After the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, McKeown announced her retirement from competitive swimming.