McIntosh Romps to World 400m Freestyle Gold, Ledecky Third

McIntosh makes golden start at World championships

Teenage phenomenon Summer McIntosh captured gold in ominous fashion on the opening day of the world swimming championships on Sunday as Australia claimed a relay double in Singapore. The 18-year-old Canadian launched her packed programme with a dominant performance in the women's 400m freestyle, romping home in 3min 56.26sec, nearly two seconds clear of China's Li Bingjie, who was followed by American great Katie Ledecky in bronze. It was world …

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McIntosh romps to world 400m freestyle gold, Ledecky third

SINGAPORE: Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh obliterated her rivals to win the world 400m women’s freestyle gold on Sunday, with American great Katie Ledecky third. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd