Despite Competing Against Two Australian Legends, 16-Year-Old Swimming Prodigy Makes Waves With a New Record at Worlds

With exceptional performances from top-tier athletes, the 2023 championships have been a once-in-a-lifetime event. This year, the junior athletes have also showcased a record-breaking performance in Fukuoka, Japan. Yesterday, a Canadian Swimming prodigy also added a record-breaking time to this year?s Junior time list.

On Wednesday, Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh exhibited a remarkable performance. The 16-year-old set a record-breaking time at the world 200-meter freestyle swimming final. And despite tough competition from the Australian team, the swimmer also secured the third position on the podium.

Summer McIntosh sets a new time record

On July 26, Canada?s swimmer Summer McIntosh reached the podium with a bronze at the women?s 200-meter freestyle final. The 16-year-old exhibited an impressive performance in the water and set a new world record in the 200-meter junior freestyle with a time of 53.65 seconds. Mclntosh, who also has secured a spot in the 200m butterfly final, finished the race after Australia?s Olympic swimmer Mollie O’ Callagahan, who touched the wall in 1:52.85, and Ariarne Titmus, who grabbed the silver in 1:53.01, respectively.

After her win, in an interview with CBS McIntosh stated, “It?s always nice to get on the podium again at my second world championship.” Further, the athlete expressed her happiness with participating in the race and competing with top-tier athletes. The Canadian native also looks forward to improving her performance in her upcoming races.

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Alongside McIntosh, a few other Canadian swimmers have shown great performances at Fukuoka this year. A few days ago 18-year-old Ilya Kharun broke the Canadian time record at the 200-meter butterfly final.

Staunch performance by Team Canada

18-year-old Canadian swimmer Ilya Kharun, who secured the 4th position at the butterfly finals, broke the Canadian record with a time of 1:53.82. The swimmer, who is the first man to participate in the 200-meter final since 1986, tied for the fourth position with the youngest participant of the 2023 world championship, Thomas Heilman. The Canadian swimmer, who expected more in an interview with CBS, stated, “It could have been better; the finish was a bit long.” Following the lines in the women’s 50 backstroke, two Canadian swimmers, Olympic athlete Kyle Masse with a time of 27.49, and Ingrid Wilm with a time of 27.71, have reached the finals of the 50 backstroke.

Although the team hasn’t scored gold in any final event yet, Canada has been giving its A game at the world championship this year. Hopefully, McIntosh will reach the top step of the podium in the 200-meter butterfly event and secure gold for Canada today.

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