Summer McIntosh to Change Coaches to Bob Bowman
- Canadian swim star Summer McIntosh, aged 18, will move to Texas to train with coach Bob Bowman after the 2025 world championships in Singapore.
- McIntosh decided to change coaches following three gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics and extensive training under French coach Fred Vergnoux and Brent Arckey in Florida.
- Bowman, renowned for coaching American swimmer Michael Phelps to a record-setting 23 Olympic golds, has welcomed McIntosh to his professional training group in Austin, Texas, where she will receive specialized coaching focused on her key events.
- McIntosh praised Bob for his unwavering support and guidance during the transition, highlighting his consistent coaching approach which has greatly strengthened her confidence as she works toward her Olympic ambitions.
- This move positions McIntosh for strong preparation as she aims for multiple gold medals at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics under Bowman’s guidance.
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Canadian swim star Summer McIntosh confirms she will train with Michael Phelps's former coach
Canadian swimming phenom Summer McIntosh is making it official that following July's world swimming championships she'll be moving to Texas to be coached by Bob Bowman, who famously guided American Michael Phelps to a record 23 Olympic gold medals.


Canada’s Summer McIntosh to train with Michael Phelps’ coach Bob Bowman
TORONTO — Canadian swim star Summer McIntosh will move to Texas to train with Bob Bowman, who coached American Michael Phelps to 23 Olympic gold medals. The 18-year-old McIntosh from Toronto won three gold and one silver medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. She was the first Canadian athlete to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games. Her agent, Mike Copeland, confirmed a CBC report that McIntosh will start training with Bowman late…
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