Teen sensation Summer McIntosh shatters world record for 400m individual medley at Canadian trials.
Sixteen-year-old Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh made history once again by breaking her own world record in the 400m individual medley at the Canadian swimming trials. Her blistering time of 4:25.87 eclipsed the mark set by Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszú at the 2016 Rio Olympics, with a time of 4:26.36. This remarkable feat cements McIntosh's status as one of the most talented young swimmers in the world.
Just days after breaking the 400m freestyle world record, McIntosh continued to showcase her incredible speed and endurance. Her new record comes on the heels of last Tuesday's performance, where she broke defending Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus' previous record by a staggering 47 seconds, setting a new benchmark with a time of 3:56.08.
When asked about her emotions after the latest triumph, McIntosh revealed that she had never felt such a strong connection to her fans before. "That's the first time I really vividly heard the crowd during my race," she said, per Reuters. "It's amazing to have all my family and friends in the stands, cheering me on. It really helped me in the last 100 meters."
McIntosh has been making waves in the swimming world since her Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, where she finished fourth in the 200-meter freestyle. Since then, she has won 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.
Training under coach Brent Arckey with the Sarasota Sharks team in Florida, McIntosh continues to push the boundaries of what is possible for young swimmers. Her incredible talent, paired with her dedication and hard work, has earned her a reputation as one of the most exciting young athletes in the sport.
Sixteen-year-old Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh made history once again by breaking her own world record in the 400m individual medley at the Canadian swimming trials. Her blistering time of 4:25.87 eclipsed the mark set by Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszú at the 2016 Rio Olympics, with a time of 4:26.36. This remarkable feat cements McIntosh's status as one of the most talented young swimmers in the world.
Just days after breaking the 400m freestyle world record, McIntosh continued to showcase her incredible speed and endurance. Her new record comes on the heels of last Tuesday's performance, where she broke defending Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus' previous record by a staggering 47 seconds, setting a new benchmark with a time of 3:56.08.
When asked about her emotions after the latest triumph, McIntosh revealed that she had never felt such a strong connection to her fans before. "That's the first time I really vividly heard the crowd during my race," she said, per Reuters. "It's amazing to have all my family and friends in the stands, cheering me on. It really helped me in the last 100 meters."
McIntosh has been making waves in the swimming world since her Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, where she finished fourth in the 200-meter freestyle. Since then, she has won 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.
Training under coach Brent Arckey with the Sarasota Sharks team in Florida, McIntosh continues to push the boundaries of what is possible for young swimmers. Her incredible talent, paired with her dedication and hard work, has earned her a reputation as one of the most exciting young athletes in the sport.
just saw that 16 yr old Summer McIntosh broke Katinka Hosszú's world record in the 400m individual medley by like 49 sec 
and now she's saying her fans' cheers really helped her in the last 100 meters 
it's already too much pressure on these young swimmers 
oh my goodness Summer McIntosh is just on fire!!! I mean, breaking her own world record AGAIN? that's just insane! 
And she's only 16 years old! Can you even imagine the pressure and stress she must be under, but she still manages to perform like a rockstar. 
And what's so cool about this is she actually connected with her fans during the race, that's truly special. I'm loving watching her career unfold, I think we're gonna see great things from this young swimmer 
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Summer McIntosh is literally on fire 
! I mean, breaking world records left and right? That's some next level stuff 
, talking about her connection to her fans and how they helped her in the last 100 meters... that's pure class 
. She's an inspiration to all the young swimmers out there, showing them that with hard work and dedication, you can achieve anything 
And she's only 16, still so young and hungry for more 
. It's great to see her connect with her fans too, that crowd support can make all the difference 
. I mean, what's up with these swimming trials though? Can we get a live stream or something? Not everyone has access to TV 
. And another thing, why do we need all those medals and championships? Can't they just focus on making the water safer for these young athletes? 
i mean we all know she's talented but wow, breaking Katinka Hosszú's world record at the Canadian trials? 
and to hear she felt a strong connection with her fans after winning? 
it just proves how amazing she is as a role model for young swimmers everywhere 
! She's breaking records left and right and I'm low-key rooting for her to win that gold at the Olympics next year 
. Her focus and determination are truly inspiring - she sounds like a total boss after that record-breaking moment, hearing all those fans cheering her on in the last 100 meters gave her an extra boost of energy 
she's not just breaking records but also giving me all the feels 
her dad is always there to support her and give her advice, and now she's got all her friends and fam in the stands cheering her on, that's just the best thing ever 
Summer McIntosh is literally on fire 
that crowd energy is the real MVP! 
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she's been breaking records left and right since she was like 15 or something 
i mean, can you blame her tho? swimming is literally the most satisfying sport ever 
now let's see if she can keep up with the big leagues 
! I mean, 4:25.87 is insane! She's literally breaking records left and right. Her training must be paying off big time. It's awesome to see her connection with her fans, that crowd rush in the last 100 meters sounds intense 
. The kid's got talent pouring out of every pore 
. The Sarasota Sharks team must be doing something right 
! Breaking her own world record for 400m individual medley by almost 2 seconds? That's insane! 
and inspiring a whole new generation of swimmers 
. He must be, like, totally invested in making Summer a superstar or something.