Canada's teenage sensation Summer McIntosh shattered another world record in the 400m individual medley at the Canadian swimming trials on Saturday, just days after setting a new benchmark for the 400m freestyle event. The 16-year-old sensation has now broken the mark set by Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszú at the 2016 Rio Olympics with a time of 4:25.87.
This achievement marks the culmination of an incredible week for McIntosh, who broke the world record for the 400m freestyle last Tuesday, outpacing defending Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus' previous record by 0.32 seconds. The teenager's dominance in the water has been on full display, as she continued to rewrite records and defy expectations with each new victory.
When asked about her emotions after her latest triumph, McIntosh was visibly moved, sharing that it was the first time she really heard the crowd during her race. "It's amazing to have all my family and friends in the stands, cheering me on," she said. "It really helped me in the last 100 meters."
The Canadian teenager made her Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, where she finished fourth in the 200-meter freestyle. However, it was her gold medals in the 200m butterfly and 400m medley at the world championships in 2022, as well as two golds at the Commonwealth Games in the 200m and 400m medleys, that truly cemented her status as a rising star in the swimming world.
Currently training in Florida under coach Brent Arckey with the Sarasota Sharks team, McIntosh is on track to make another impact at the Olympic level. With each new record broken and each victory secured, she's proving herself to be one of the most talented young swimmers in the world.
This achievement marks the culmination of an incredible week for McIntosh, who broke the world record for the 400m freestyle last Tuesday, outpacing defending Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus' previous record by 0.32 seconds. The teenager's dominance in the water has been on full display, as she continued to rewrite records and defy expectations with each new victory.
When asked about her emotions after her latest triumph, McIntosh was visibly moved, sharing that it was the first time she really heard the crowd during her race. "It's amazing to have all my family and friends in the stands, cheering me on," she said. "It really helped me in the last 100 meters."
The Canadian teenager made her Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, where she finished fourth in the 200-meter freestyle. However, it was her gold medals in the 200m butterfly and 400m medley at the world championships in 2022, as well as two golds at the Commonwealth Games in the 200m and 400m medleys, that truly cemented her status as a rising star in the swimming world.
Currently training in Florida under coach Brent Arckey with the Sarasota Sharks team, McIntosh is on track to make another impact at the Olympic level. With each new record broken and each victory secured, she's proving herself to be one of the most talented young swimmers in the world.
Summer McIntosh is like a robot in the pool 
she breaks records left and right and it's getting old 
I mean don't get me wrong, she's talented as heck but can we give some love to the other swimmers out there too? 
it feels like she's having all the fun while everyone else is swimming in her wake 
She's literally a swimming godess now... I mean, breaking records left and right is insane! 4:25.87? That's insane! And it's not just about the times, she's got that confidence and determination in her eyes that makes you believe she can do anything. She's like a water-borne superhero, saving the day one record at a time 
. It's amazing to see her progression from Tokyo 2020 to now, where she's basically unstoppable. I'm all about this maximalist swimmin' girl 
! I'm loving how she's staying chill while breaking all these records 
it's not easy being a teen sensation and crushing it in the pool, kudos to her for keeping it calm and focused 
. And omg, that crowd reaction was priceless 
. She's definitely got the potential to take over the swimming world and I'm here for it 
did you know that katinka hosszú set the previous record at the 2016 rio olympics? and now Summer is like "oh yeah, i can do better than that" 
... and i love how she mentioned her family and friends in the stands giving her a boost of energy, it's so cute 
16 years old and already breaking records left and right. i mean, can you even imagine having your family & friends cheering you on during a race? it's such a great feeling! 
she's like the real deal, for sure. i'm so hyped to see what she does at the Olympics next time around 
she's like a superhero in the pool saving the world one record at a time 
. I mean, I get it, she's amazing and all that 
. I'm loving this new Olympic generation - they're making swimming look fresh again 
. Now, I gotta keep an eye on her for the next Olympics... that girl's gonna be unstoppable 
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. And it's even more impressive that she's able to draw energy from the crowd like she did after her last win 
. I'm definitely keeping an eye on her for the Olympics now 
Now she's a total superstar! 4:25.87 is insane - that's some crazy speed! I've been following her journey and it's so inspiring to see how far she's come. She's not just talented, but dedicated too - all those hours in the pool with coach Brent Arckey. Can't wait to see what she does at the Olympics next year 
She's got that Olympic vibe already and I love it 
Can't wait to see what she does next!!! 
. But what's even more impressive is her mental game - she seems to stay so focused under pressure, like that one comment about hearing the crowd cheering her on during her last race... that takes confidence! 
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. I remember watching her swim on YouTube back in 2022 
it's so beautiful to see her get so invested in her sport and her family's support means everything to her 
It's like, she's not just swimming for herself anymore, but for her whole team and family too. She's got this amazing support system that's helping her reach new heights (literally). 
! As a wellness enthusiast, I'm super stoked to see someone pushing their limits like this & crushing it 
I cant even imagine how it feels to be that focused and driven as a 16 year old!