June 10, 2025 – Victoria, B.C. – Canada’s golden teenager Summer McIntosh continues to rewrite swimming history. Just 18 years old, she set her second world record in 72 hours during the national trials by breaking the women’s 200 m individual medley record, previously held for a decade by Katinka Hosszu.
Record-Breaking Moments
On Monday night at Saanich Commonwealth Place, McIntosh touched in 2:05.70, shaving an astonishing 0.42 seconds off Hosszu’s 2015 mark. This follows her world-record 400 m freestyle swim of 3:54.18 on Saturday.
Mastering Her Core Event
“This record’s been in the back of my mind since trials two years ago,” McIntosh reflected. “I’ve been chipping away… To finally do it… wow.” She emphasized the 200 IM as her signature race—demanding both sprint power and technical precision—and is thrilled with the result as a momentum boost ahead of the World Championships in Singapore this summer.
Consistency & Depth of Talent
Over the past week, McIntosh not only set two world records; she also swam the third-fastest 800 m freestyle ever (8:05.07), marking one of the most complete performances seen at the trials.
What It Means Moving Forward
- Confidence Booster: With records officially broken, McIntosh is peaking at the ideal moment for Singapore’s global stage.
- Olympic Pedigree: A triple Olympic gold medalist from Paris, she now owns world records in the 200 IM, 400 IM, and 400 freestyle.
- Full Event Lineup: She’ll also compete in the 200 butterfly, 400 IM, and likely other marquee events—eyes are on how many golds she can claim in Singapore.
In summary: Summer McIntosh’s back-to-back world records over the weekend illustrate more than raw talent—they’re a declaration: she is firmly among the elite sprinters and all-rounders on the planet. Her dominant form sets a thrilling tone for Canada and the fans who will follow her journey to next month’s Worlds.
Information from Reuters’ “McIntosh breaks Hosszu’s IM world record at Canadian trials” and Reuters’ earlier “Canadian teen McIntosh shatters 400 m freestyle world record” was used in this article.
