Teenage sensation Summer McIntosh takes the swimming world by storm once again, shattering the 400m individual medley record at the Canadian trials. Just days after setting a new world record for the 400m freestyle, the 16-year-old Canadian swimmer has proven her dominance in the pool.
McIntosh, who finished with a blistering time of 4:25.87, broke the mark set by Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszú at the 2016 Rio Olympics. The previous record had stood for over seven years, and McIntosh's achievement solidifies her position as one of the world's top swimmers.
This latest triumph follows an incredible week for the young Canadian, who had already broken the 400m freestyle world record earlier in the week. Her performance not only surpassed defending Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus' previous record but also eclipsed it by a mere two seconds, with McIntosh clocking in at 3:56.08.
After her latest triumph, McIntosh reflected on the experience, sharing her emotions with reporters from Reuters. "That's the first time I really vividly heard the crowd during my race," she said, visibly moved. "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."
A rising star in the swimming world, McIntosh has already made a name for herself with several impressive achievements. She competed at the Tokyo Olympics as a teenager, finishing fourth in the 200-meter freestyle, but went on to secure gold medals in the 200m butterfly and 400m medley at the 2022 world championships.
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 records like these, there's no doubt she'll be a force to be reckoned with for years to come.
McIntosh, who finished with a blistering time of 4:25.87, broke the mark set by Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszú at the 2016 Rio Olympics. The previous record had stood for over seven years, and McIntosh's achievement solidifies her position as one of the world's top swimmers.
This latest triumph follows an incredible week for the young Canadian, who had already broken the 400m freestyle world record earlier in the week. Her performance not only surpassed defending Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus' previous record but also eclipsed it by a mere two seconds, with McIntosh clocking in at 3:56.08.
After her latest triumph, McIntosh reflected on the experience, sharing her emotions with reporters from Reuters. "That's the first time I really vividly heard the crowd during my race," she said, visibly moved. "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."
A rising star in the swimming world, McIntosh has already made a name for herself with several impressive achievements. She competed at the Tokyo Olympics as a teenager, finishing fourth in the 200-meter freestyle, but went on to secure gold medals in the 200m butterfly and 400m medley at the 2022 world championships.
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 records like these, there's no doubt she'll be a force to be reckoned with for years to come.
man she's literally swimming on another level 
... I mean think about it, at 16, she's already breaking world records and dominating in her sport what does that say about the pressure we put on young athletes to perform? 
is it healthy for them to be expected to achieve so much at such a young age? or are they just rising to the challenge? 
I also love how she mentioned hearing the crowd during her race, that's like the ultimate motivator for most people but what about when you're in your own element, swimming for yourself? does that even exist anymore? 
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. With coaches like Brent Arckey guiding her training, I'm excited to see what the future holds for this rising star in the swimming world. Her ability to push boundaries and break records will undoubtedly make her a force to be reckoned with for years to come 
. I mean, a 16-yr-old just broke a record that stood for SEVEN YEARS... that's not even breaking the bank, she's more like blowing it down 
. And yeah, having her family and friends in the stands was probably the icing on the cake – who wouldn't want to hear their kid screaming 'GO SUMMER, GO!' at the top of their lungs 
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And what's with all these reporters from Reuters showing up out of nowhere? It's like they're trying to get a scoop on something... or someone. 
I mean, don't get me wrong, Summer is an amazing swimmer and all, but let's not forget that there's more to this story than meets the eye... 
. I mean, who needs a whole paragraph about her family and friends being in the stands when we could just see some sweet footage of her swimming? 
the girl is on fire 
already setting new records left and right, it's crazy! 
I love how humble she is too, not letting all the hype go to her head... that's what makes her a true champion 
and I love how she got emotional about the crowd in the stands - that's what makes all those early morning practices worth it 
It's like, I get it, they're trying to make it easy on desktops, but what about us poor souls stuck on our phones? 
Anyway, back to Summer... girl, you're a beast in the pool! 4:25.87 for the 400m individual medley is insane! 
and her dominance in the pool is UNMATCHED 
. The fact that she was visibly moved by the crowd's cheers in her last race is so sweet 
, it shows how much this means to her. And let's be real, breaking Katinka Hosszú's record by over 2 seconds? 
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anyway, gotta love the determination & passion that comes with being an athlete, it's infectious 
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! Breaking that 400m individual medley record at the Canadian trials was just the icing on the cake, and I'm not surprised she went ahead and set a new world record in freestyle too 
. I'm seriously worried for the rest of the swimmers out there, because Summer's got the skills and the speed to take down anyone in the pool 
! 16 and already breaking world records left and right. that crowd reaction at the end must've been mental for her 
. Remember when we used to watch Gary Hall Jr compete? The excitement was real! Now, these young swimmers like Summer McIntosh are breaking records left and right, it's just crazy