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Fans have shared their reactions as Canadian swimming star Summer McIntosh surpassed Australia's Ariarne Titmus' world record in the 400m freestyle at the 2025 Canadian Swimming Trials. The elite middle-distance swimmer, Titmus, had previously set the record in 400m freestyle at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships, obliterating McIntosh's earlier record.
In her Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the 18-year-old swimming star, Summer McIntosh, clinched three gold medals and one silver medal. She specialises in multiple events, including the 200m butterfly, 200m and 400m individual medleys, and the 400m freestyle. She established her new World Record in the 400m freestyle with 3:54.18. McIntosh also holds Canadian and World junior records in 200m butterfly and 200m individual medley.
Summer McIntosh achieved a notable feat at the 2025 Canadian Swimming Trials, which attracted fans' opinions. One fan added his thoughts in anticipation of Summer McIntosh versus the American swimming legend, Katie Ledecky.
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"Her vs Ledecky is going to be amazing," mentioned the fan.
Another fan shared his thoughts, highlighting shock, adding,
"Oh, that was not a record I was expecting to go. Incredible"
Furthermore, another one commented on how McIntosh's talent could pose high competition for American swimmers.
"She’s America’s biggest nightmare," the user mentioned.
In another reaction, the same fan added,
"The 800m record is toast if she’s interested in it"
Here are some other fan reactions to McIntosh breaking Ariarne Titmus' world record in the 400m freestyle:
"No one else had even made the turn yet as she’s swimming home… 😳" another fan added.
"Just incredible....we shouldn't be shocked but well here we are," another fan reflected.
The Ontario, Canada native has clinched eight World Championships and as many World Swimming Championship medals.
Summer McIntosh reflects on her world record in the 400m freestyle race
During her interview with SwimSwam on June 7, 2025, McIntosh reflected on breaking the world record at the 2025 Canadian Swimming Trials.
“Going into tonight, I knew my training had been really good these past few months and I knew I could do something special. Being able to put that training into the race, I mean, I didn’t think it would translate to a 54.1, but I’m really happy with that overall.”
As per SwimSwam, the prominent swimmer has been preparing for the 2025 World Championships and will also train with Michael Phelps' long-time coach Bob Bowman's professional group in Texas after the World Championships in August.
