Canadian teen swim sensation Summer McIntosh shattered another world record, this time in the 400m individual medley at the Canadian swimming trials on Saturday. Just days after breaking the world record for the 400m freestyle event, McIntosh continued her dominance in the pool.
With a blistering time of 4:25.87, she outpaced Hungary's Katinka Hosszú, who set the mark at the 2016 Rio Olympics with a time of 4:26.36. This victory solidified McIntosh's position as one of the world's top swimmers.
The teenager's impressive week wasn't limited to this latest achievement. She had previously broken Ariarne Titmus' record for the 400m freestyle event, clocking in at 3:56.08 – a full seven seconds faster than her predecessor's time. This remarkable feat marked another milestone in McIntosh's already illustrious career.
When asked about her emotions after the event, McIntosh revealed that hearing the crowd's cheers during her race was a first for her. "That's the first time I really vividly heard the crowd during my race," she said. The presence of her family and friends in the stands also played a significant role in her success, as she attributed their support to helping her push through the final 100 meters.
McIntosh, who made her Olympic debut at the age of 14 at Tokyo 2020, has since become one of Canada's top swimming stars. She won gold medals at the world championships and the Commonwealth Games in various events, including the 200m butterfly and 400m medley. Currently training in Florida under coach Brent Arckey with the Sarasota Sharks team, McIntosh continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the pool.
With a blistering time of 4:25.87, she outpaced Hungary's Katinka Hosszú, who set the mark at the 2016 Rio Olympics with a time of 4:26.36. This victory solidified McIntosh's position as one of the world's top swimmers.
The teenager's impressive week wasn't limited to this latest achievement. She had previously broken Ariarne Titmus' record for the 400m freestyle event, clocking in at 3:56.08 – a full seven seconds faster than her predecessor's time. This remarkable feat marked another milestone in McIntosh's already illustrious career.
When asked about her emotions after the event, McIntosh revealed that hearing the crowd's cheers during her race was a first for her. "That's the first time I really vividly heard the crowd during my race," she said. The presence of her family and friends in the stands also played a significant role in her success, as she attributed their support to helping her push through the final 100 meters.
McIntosh, who made her Olympic debut at the age of 14 at Tokyo 2020, has since become one of Canada's top swimming stars. She won gold medals at the world championships and the Commonwealth Games in various events, including the 200m butterfly and 400m medley. Currently training in Florida under coach Brent Arckey with the Sarasota Sharks team, McIntosh continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the pool.
like she's unstoppable! 4:25.87 is insane lol. I mean, Katinka Hosszú is a legend and all, but Summer is the real deal 
. And can we talk about how proud her fam must be 
? I'm living for that first crowd cheer moment 
. And let's not forget she was only 14 when she made her Olympic debut 
what an incredible journey so far! 
but i'm sure haters gonna say she's cheatin' lol like what else can u do when ur a natural prodigy? 
and btw, 4:25.87 is still waaay faster than me on the bus to work 
. anyway, can't wait to see what she does next!! 
Summer McIntosh is literally a swimming goddess! I mean, I've been following her career since she was like 14 and breaking records left and right. She's so focused and driven, it's inspiring! 
. The fact that her family support means so much to her is really sweet too. She's literally crushing it in the pool 
her focus on mental preparation is really inspiring... hearing the crowd for the first time like that's a big deal 
gotta respect how she stays calm under pressure 
. She's definitely got what it takes to be a world-class swimmer, and it'll be exciting to see where her journey takes her next 
. Like, yeah she's got skills and all but it's not like she's breaking some kind of world record for being a nice person or something 
. It's just swimming, right? And honestly, I think Katinka Hosszú's record from 2016 is still super impressive - it's not like Summer McIntosh has been swimming for that long 
. And what's with the hype around her hearing the crowd cheers during her race? Like, isn't that just part of the game? 
. But let's be real, 4:25.87 is still a pretty crazy fast time 
... can she keep up this pace? 
! And can we talk about how cute it is that she was so emotional when she heard the crowd cheering for her? 
anyway, its so cool to see canadian athletes killing it in the Olympics. McIntosh is like the ultimate role model for young swimmers everywhere