Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh is the reigning Olympic champion in the women’s 400-metre individual medley.
The 17-year-old from Toronto became the first Canadian to win a gold medal in the event, which combines butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle.
McIntosh won easily in a time of four minutes, 27.71 seconds and touched the wall two bodies ahead of silver medalist Katie Grimes of the United States, who was more than five seconds behind. American Emma Weyant won the bronze.
McIntosh won his second medal in Paris, following a silver in the 400m freestyle on the opening night in the pool.
He is competing in four individual events this weekend, including the 200m medley and the butterfly.
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The teenager is also expected to take part in the relay final.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 29, 2024.
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