Canadian teenage swimmer Summer McIntosh breaks another world record | CNN

Summer McIntosh's Record-Breaking Swims at Canadian Trials

In a stunning display of athletic prowess, 16-year-old Summer McIntosh shattered another world record in the pool, this time in the 400m individual medley at the Canadian swimming trials. Just days after breaking the world record for the 400m freestyle, McIntosh cemented her position as one of the world's top swimmers.

The young Canadian finished the 400m individual medley in a blistering 4:25.87, eclipsing the mark set by Hungarian swimmer Katinka HosszΓΊ at the 2016 Rio Olympics with a time of 4:26.36. This remarkable achievement continues McIntosh's brilliant week, which saw her break Titmus' previous record for the 400m freestyle just days ago.

The teenager's incredible performance was not only impressive but also emotional, as she acknowledged the significance of having her family and friends in attendance to cheer her on. "That's the first time I really vividly heard the crowd during my race," McIntosh said after her latest triumph, 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's impressive swimming career is already marked with notable achievements. The Canadian made her Olympic debut aged 14 at Tokyo 2020, where she finished fourth in the 200-meter freestyle. She has since bagged gold medals in the 200m butterfly and 400m medley at the world championships in 2022 and two golds at the Commonwealth Games in the 200m and 400m medleys.

Trained by coach Brent Arckey with the Sarasota Sharks team in Florida, McIntosh continues to build on her impressive resume. With another world record under her belt, she solidifies her position as a swimming sensation to watch.
 
I got my doubts about this record-breaker girl... πŸ€” I mean, have you seen the way she was being hyped up by the media and sponsors? It's like they're trying to create some sort of Olympic superstar out of her! πŸ€‘ And what's with all these coaches and teams backing her up? Brent Arckey from Sarasota Sharks in Florida, right? That sounds like some shady connection to me... 🀝 I'm not saying she doesn't deserve the hype, but let's keep an eye on this, you know? Maybe there's more to it than just a talented swimmer... πŸ’¦
 
Summer's got skills 🀩. She's only 16 and already breaking records left and right. I'm loving her humble vibe too - all about the family support πŸ™. It's dope that she can draw energy from the crowd like that. The Sarasota Sharks team must be doing something right, too... whatever it is, keep doing it!
 
πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt

I'm loving Summer's vibe, you know? She's got this fire and determination that's just inspiring! And I love how she credits her family and friends for her success – it shows she's down-to-earth and grateful for the support.

The swimming community is all about pushing limits and breaking records, and Summer's definitely living up to her potential. Her growth as a swimmer over the years is truly remarkable. Can't wait to see what the future holds for this talented young athlete! πŸ’ͺ
 
I'm loving Summer McIntosh's determination and humility πŸ’ͺ🌊! Breaking records isn't just about the physical feat; it's also about embracing the emotions that come with success - like having your loved ones cheering you on πŸŽ‰. It shows she's not only a talented athlete but also someone who values her support system, which is really inspiring. Her journey from making her Olympic debut at 14 to now being one of the world's top swimmers is a testament to her hard work and dedication πŸ’―. Can't wait to see what the future holds for this talented Canadian! 🀞
 
Summer's on fire πŸ”₯ and it's not even summer yet! That 400m IM time is insane, I'm still trying to wrap my head around it 😲. The fact that the crowd meant so much to her in those last 100 meters is truly inspiring ❀️. I mean, we all know she's got talent pouring out of every pore, but this is on another level πŸ’₯. Can't wait to see what's next for her, already predicting golds at the Olympics πŸ…πŸ’«
 
summer is just insane!!! 🀯 her dedication and hard work are truly paying off and its amazing to see a 16-yr-old breaking records left and right! 🌟 she's got some serious talent and i love how passionate she is about her sport, it's clear that family and friends mean everything to her 😊. i'm not surprised she's making waves in the swimming world, she's been on a roll since her olympic debut at 14 and now shattering records left and right 🌊.
 
Aww πŸ€— I'm beyond proud of Summer McIntosh!!! She's literally inspiring everyone with her determination and hard work πŸ’ͺ This girl is on fire πŸ”₯ and it's amazing to see how far she's come since making her Olympic debut at just 14 years old 😍 Having her family and friends cheering her on really made a difference, you can tell the emotions were real 🀯 It's awesome that she's breaking records left and right, but more than that, she's showing everyone what it means to chase your dreams with passion and heart ❀️
 
omg what's wrong with these records 🀯? 4:25.87?!?! its like she's not even trying lol πŸ’¦ anyway idk about this mcintosh girl but i guess breaking records is cool and all but can she do it without her fam cheering her on πŸ˜’ it sounds kinda cheesy to me
 
lol what's up w/ these young swimmers? 400m individual medley is insane!!! 🀯 summer mcintosh is like a fish in water or something πŸ˜‚ and the fact that her fam & friends were cheering her on meant so much for her performance πŸ’• gotta respect the dedication and hard work she puts into training every day πŸŠβ€β™€οΈπŸ”₯
 
OMG 🀯 this kid Summer McIntosh is literally unstoppable! She's like, 16 and already breaking records left and right πŸš€ I mean, can you even imagine being that focused and driven at such a young age? πŸ˜… And the fact that she had her family and friends in the stands cheering her on meant so much to her - that's what it's all about, you know? ❀️ Plus, she's got an amazing coach and team behind her, it's clear they're making some magic happen πŸ§™β€β™€οΈ I'm loving watching her rise to stardom - she's definitely one to watch for years to come! πŸ’ͺ
 
idk why ppl rnt hyped about sum McIntosh breakin records left and right 🀯 like whats next? is she gonna break the speed of light or somethin?! btw i think its kinda cool that shes got her fam cheerin her on, it shows she still cares about what others think of her. also, coach brent arcky needs a shoutout too, hes doin some serious work with these young swimmers πŸ™Œ
 
πŸŒŠπŸŠβ€β™€οΈ I'm seriously impressed by Summer McIntosh's latest feat! Breaking that 4:26.36 record by over half a second is no joke πŸ’₯ She's got the skills, dedication, and mental toughness to back it up 🀯 What really gets me though is her humility about the whole experience - acknowledging how much having her loved ones there meant to her for the first time during a competition is just so relatable ❀️ As a huge swimming fan, I'm loving watching her rise through the ranks and shatter records left and right ⏱️ She's not only an incredible swimmer but also an inspiring role model for young athletes everywhere 🌟
 
I'm so stoked for Summer McIntosh 🀩! She's literally breaking records and it's amazing to see a 16-year-old killing it in the pool like that. I mean, can you imagine hearing the crowd cheering for you during your race? That must give you an extra boost of energy πŸ’ͺ. It's awesome that her family and friends were there to support her too. She's got an incredible team behind her and it shows πŸ™Œ. The fact that she was even able to hear the crowd is just crazy, that takes a lot of skill! I'm definitely keeping an eye on her swimming career, she's going to be huge πŸ‘€
 
πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ I'm not surprised at all that Summer McIntosh is breaking records left and right - this girl has been training hard for years and it's paying off big time! Her mental toughness and emotional connection with her family and friends is what sets her apart from other swimmers. It's awesome to see a young athlete like her thrive under pressure and make the crowd (and herself!) feel all the love ❀️. With coaches like Brent Arckey guiding her, I'm excited to see where this journey takes her next 🀩.
 
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