Summer McIntosh, a 16-year-old Canadian swimmer, has shattered not one but two world records in as many days. Just days after shattering the record for the 400m freestyle, she took to the pool again at the Canadian swimming trials and broke the record for the 400m individual medley with an impressive time of 4:25.87.
This new record, set on Saturday, is a significant improvement over the existing mark held by Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszú since the 2016 Rio Olympics, which stood at 4:26.36. This marks another milestone in McIntosh's remarkable career, solidifying her position as one of the world's top swimmers.
This achievement comes on the heels of a brilliant week for the teenager, who broke the previous record for the 400m freestyle just last Tuesday. Her blistering performance shattered defending Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus' previous record of 3:56.40, which was set in May, and finished with an impressive time of 3:56.08.
When asked about her emotions after her latest triumph, McIntosh revealed that it was the first time she had vividly heard the crowd during her race, and it was a moment she'll never forget. "That's the first time I really vividly heard the crowd during my race," she said in an interview with 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's rise to fame began when she made her Olympic debut aged 14 at Tokyo 2020, where she finished fourth in the 200-meter freestyle. Since then, she has bagged numerous accolades, including gold medals at the world championships and the Commonwealth Games.
Currently training in Florida under coach Brent Arckey with the Sarasota Sharks team, McIntosh is rapidly making a name for herself in the swimming world. Her determination and talent are inspiring young athletes everywhere, and her future looks brighter than ever.
This new record, set on Saturday, is a significant improvement over the existing mark held by Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszú since the 2016 Rio Olympics, which stood at 4:26.36. This marks another milestone in McIntosh's remarkable career, solidifying her position as one of the world's top swimmers.
This achievement comes on the heels of a brilliant week for the teenager, who broke the previous record for the 400m freestyle just last Tuesday. Her blistering performance shattered defending Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus' previous record of 3:56.40, which was set in May, and finished with an impressive time of 3:56.08.
When asked about her emotions after her latest triumph, McIntosh revealed that it was the first time she had vividly heard the crowd during her race, and it was a moment she'll never forget. "That's the first time I really vividly heard the crowd during my race," she said in an interview with 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's rise to fame began when she made her Olympic debut aged 14 at Tokyo 2020, where she finished fourth in the 200-meter freestyle. Since then, she has bagged numerous accolades, including gold medals at the world championships and the Commonwealth Games.
Currently training in Florida under coach Brent Arckey with the Sarasota Sharks team, McIntosh is rapidly making a name for herself in the swimming world. Her determination and talent are inspiring young athletes everywhere, and her future looks brighter than ever.
! Two world records in two days? That's insane!!! I'm not surprised though, she's been killing it on the pool since she was a teenager 
. It's amazing to see her growth and dedication to her craft - she's an inspiration to so many young athletes out there 
. And let's be real, it's not just about the swimming... her mental toughness and focus are truly admirable 
. I love how she mentioned hearing the crowd for the first time during her race - that's what it's all about, right? The rush of adrenaline and the support of loved ones 
. She's definitely one to watch in the future 
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! two world records in one week? that's some next level stuff bro 
. i mean i know she's 16 and all but you can't deny the talent, right? 
i'm hyped for her future in the swimming world, hopefully she keeps breaking records and inspires more young swimmers out there 
. btw, katinka hosszú is still a legend in my book 
I mean, 16-year-old girl dominating the pool like this is insane 
! Can't wait to see what she does next 
And now she's done it again with the 400m individual medley? Like, what's next? Breaking the sound barrier or something?! 
... I'm just gonna have to take some tips from her! Anyway, it's always awesome to see someone achieving their dreams and making others inspired 
And it's awesome to see a new face in the swim world, especially one as talented and inspiring as Summer McIntosh! 
it gives me chills thinking about it! McIntosh is definitely on my radar now, and i'm excited to see what she does next 
! Two world records in two days? Mind blown 
Still, her dedication and hard work are paying off, and it's awesome to see a new face dominating in the pool 
this kid is a total rockstar! 