Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh breaks 400m freestyle world record

Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh breaks 400m freestyle world record

Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh set a new 400m freestyle world record at the Canadian Swimming Trials, finishing in 3:54.18. The time beat the previous record by more than a second. McIntosh, already a multiple Olympic champion, celebrated the achievement as a result of years of hard work and training.

Record-Breaking Performance

  • McIntosh recorded a time of 3:54.18, surpassing the previous world record by over a second.
  • The previous record was held by Ariarne Titmus, who beat McIntosh at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  • McIntosh is Canada’s first ever triple champion at a single Olympic Games.

Emotional Reaction

  • McIntosh showed rare emotion, smashing the water and clenching her fist after seeing her time.
  • Quote: “Touching the wall, you can kind of see my outburst of emotions because I was really not expecting that time. But overall I’m super, super happy,” she told reporters.
  • Quote: “So just kind of all that energy and anger and blood, sweat and tears built up and then finally having an amazing swim in it is just really, really satisfying.”

Career Highlights

  • McIntosh previously held the world record in this event in March 2023 (3:56.08).
  • She became a triple Olympic champion at the 2024 Paris Games.

Images

Canada's Summer McIntosh celebrating during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Image: Manan Vatsyayana/AFP/Getty Images via CNN
Gold medallist Canada's Summer McIntosh poses after the women's 200m butterfly at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Image: SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images via CNN

Conclusion

Summer McIntosh’s achievement cements her status as one of swimming’s brightest stars. Her relentless drive and emotional victory inspire athletes worldwide.

Source: CNN