Summer McIntosh leads Canada into world short course championship
Summer McIntosh Prepares for World Short Course Championship in Budapest
With the Olympic Games in Paris behind her, Summer McIntosh is gearing up for the world short course championship in Budapest, Hungary. The 18-year-old Canadian swimming sensation, who made history by winning three gold medals at the Olympics, will be competing in a variety of events, including the 200-metre backstroke, a race she couldn’t fit into her busy Olympic schedule.
Alongside the 200 backstroke, McIntosh will also be taking on the 400-metre individual medley, 400-metre freestyle, 200-metre butterfly, and four relays. Despite her success at the Olympics, McIntosh is excited to focus on the 200 backstroke, which she considers one of her favorite events.
Training under coach Brent Arckey with the Sarasota Sharks in Florida, McIntosh holds the long-course world record in the 400-metre I.M. The transition to a 25-metre pool for the short-course championship presents a new challenge for McIntosh, who aims to showcase her skills and reach her full potential.
Reflecting on her previous international success at the 2021 world short course championship in Abu Dhabi, McIntosh is eager to compete at the world level once again. With Canada’s strong swim team boasting talents like Ilya Kharun, Kylie Masse, and Penny Oleksiak, the stage is set for an exciting competition in Budapest.
The meet in Budapest marks the beginning of the quadrennial leading up to the next Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2026. As McIntosh and her fellow Canadian swimmers gear up for the competition, the anticipation for another successful showing is palpable.
Stay tuned for McIntosh’s race in the 200 backstroke, which will mark the conclusion of the world short course championship in Budapest. The Canadian swim team’s performance in Paris sets a high bar for their upcoming races, and fans can expect thrilling performances from the talented athletes.
This article was rewritten and adapted for a WordPress platform from a report by The Canadian Press published on December 9, 2024.
