Canadian teenage swimmer Summer McIntosh has shattered another world record, further cementing her status as one of the sport's rising stars. Just days after breaking the 400m freestyle record, she set a new benchmark in the 400m individual medley at the Canadian swimming trials.
McIntosh, 16, clocked a time of 4:25.87, eclipsing the mark set by Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszú at the 2016 Rio Olympics with a time of 4:26.36. The impressive feat continues McIntosh's brilliant week, which saw her break Ariarne Titmus' previous record in the 400m freestyle last Tuesday.
McIntosh's latest triumph marked a defining moment in her career, as she finished the 400m individual medley with an unprecedented level of confidence and focus. Speaking to Reuters after the event, McIntosh shared that hearing the crowd for the first time during her race was a surreal experience, adding, "It really helped me in the last 100 meters." The emotional moment was all the more special given that she had family and friends cheering her on from the stands.
A talented swimmer since a young age, McIntosh made her Olympic debut aged 14 at Tokyo 2020, where she finished fourth in the 200-meter freestyle. She has since bagged numerous accolades, including gold medals at the world championships and Commonwealth Games. Currently training in Florida under coach Brent Arckey with the Sarasota Sharks team, McIntosh is poised to continue making waves in the swimming world.
McIntosh, 16, clocked a time of 4:25.87, eclipsing the mark set by Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszú at the 2016 Rio Olympics with a time of 4:26.36. The impressive feat continues McIntosh's brilliant week, which saw her break Ariarne Titmus' previous record in the 400m freestyle last Tuesday.
McIntosh's latest triumph marked a defining moment in her career, as she finished the 400m individual medley with an unprecedented level of confidence and focus. Speaking to Reuters after the event, McIntosh shared that hearing the crowd for the first time during her race was a surreal experience, adding, "It really helped me in the last 100 meters." The emotional moment was all the more special given that she had family and friends cheering her on from the stands.
A talented swimmer since a young age, McIntosh made her Olympic debut aged 14 at Tokyo 2020, where she finished fourth in the 200-meter freestyle. She has since bagged numerous accolades, including gold medals at the world championships and Commonwealth Games. Currently training in Florida under coach Brent Arckey with the Sarasota Sharks team, McIntosh is poised to continue making waves in the swimming world.
summer mcintosh is literally a swimming god 
she's so young and already breaking records left and right! i'm not surprised tho, i mean have u seen her swim vids online? girl's got some serious skills 
i love how confident she was out there in the water too - that crowd must've been electric 
hearing them for the first time during her race really made a difference, nice touch by her coach brent arckey ( btw 4:25.87 is crazy fast lol)
! I mean, breaking a world record like that takes some serious skill and dedication. It's amazing she was able to stay focused under pressure and hear the crowd for the first time - talk about a rush! 
It's clear she has an amazing support system behind her. I'm loving watching her rise to stardom - who knows what the future holds for this talented swimmer? 
! I mean, breaking that 400m individual medley record at just 16?! 
That's insane!!! And to do it with such confidence and focus? 
It gives me CHILLS just thinking about it! 
! I'm literally crying just thinking about it... McIntosh is not only an incredible swimmer, but she's also got heart 
! From being a talented young swimmer to an Olympic debut at just 14... this girl is on fire 
I mean, can you even believe she broke Katinka Hosszú's record from 2016? That's like, ancient swimming history 
i mean its been a week since she broke that 400m freestyle record and now shattering another one in the 400m individual medley is just insane! 
. i'm loving watching her rise to stardom, can't wait to see what the future holds for this talented swimmer! 
That emotional moment when she heard the crowd cheering for her was like, totally priceless 
her confidence and focus are on point, like she knows what she's doing 
. It's amazing to see how these young athletes are able to channel their emotions into their sport, creating an almost electric atmosphere 
. And let's be real, having family and friends cheering her on from the stands adds an extra layer of motivation 
. She's going to do big things in this sport, mark my words 
!