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Canadian Teenager Summer McIntosh Smashes 400m Freestyle World Record

  • On Saturday in Victoria, British Columbia, Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh broke the world record in the women's 400m freestyle during the national swimming trials.
  • McIntosh achieved this after months of strong training and confidence following her three gold medals at the Paris Olympics the previous year.
  • She clocked 3:54.18, breaking Ariarne Titmus' 2023 world mark of 3:55.38 set at the World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan.
  • McIntosh expressed confidence in her preparation leading up to the event and said she gave an extra effort in the final segment of the race.
  • This record positions McIntosh as the leading contender for upcoming world titles in Singapore and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, while Titmus is skipping this year's championships.
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Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh has set a new world record over 400 meters of freestyle. McIntosh beat at the Canadian Trials after a good 3 minutes and 54 seconds.

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The former world brand was established by Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus in 2023.

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of Canada (31)

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