Canadian Swimmer Summer McIntosh Sets 400m Freestyle World Record

Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh, an 18-year-old triple Olympic gold medalist, has reclaimed the world record in the women's 400-meter freestyle at the Canadian Swimming Trials with a time of 3:54.18, surpassing the previous record held by Australian Ariarne Titmus. McIntosh's performance marked a significant comeback after losing the record to Titmus in 2024 and showcased her strong training, including recent preparation in France. She also posted the third-fastest time in history in the 800-meter freestyle at the trials, setting up a highly anticipated showdown with American Katie Ledecky at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. McIntosh aims to compete in multiple events, including the 800 free, which she did not swim at the 2024 Olympics, and has set a goal of winning five individual medals at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Her achievements include five world records and 11 Canadian records, solidifying her status as one of Canada’s top swimming talents. The upcoming World Championships are expected to feature intense competition among McIntosh, Ledecky, and Titmus, with McIntosh planning to train under renowned coach Bob Bowman after the event.