Summer McIntosh of Canada makes it two gold medals in two days at the world swim championships
SINGAPORE, JUL 29 – Summer McIntosh secured two gold medals at the World Aquatics Championships and aims to win five individual titles, matching Michael Phelps' record, officials said.
- On Sunday, July 27, 2025, Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh secured the gold medal in the 400m freestyle during the World Championships event held in Singapore.
- Following her world record performance in the 400 freestyle at the Canadian trials, McIntosh entered the championships with the goal of securing five individual gold medals throughout the week-long competition.
- After winning the 400m freestyle in 3:56.26, nearly two seconds ahead of the silver medalist Li Bingjie, McIntosh quickly advanced to lead qualifying in the 200m individual medley semifinal.
- McIntosh described herself as being in peak condition and highlighted that this evening was the most important of the entire competition, while also focusing on managing expectations as an Olympic medallist.
- Her strong performances and relaxed mindset bode well for her attempt to emulate Michael Phelps as the only swimmer with five individual world championship golds.
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