At the Spring Sectionals in Orlando, 17-year-old Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh achieved a historic victory in the 800m freestyle, defeating Katie Ledecky, who had not lost in this event for 13 years. McIntosh's time of 8:11.39 set a new Canadian and Commonwealth record, and was fast enough to have won gold at the Tokyo Olympics. This win positions McIntosh as the second-fastest performer ever in the 800m freestyle, with Ledecky holding the 15 faster times. The meet in Florida was part of McIntosh's training for events that are not her main focus internationally, which makes her performance even more remarkable. McIntosh now holds six Canadian records, including the 400m IM world record, and is exploring disciplines outside her usual program.
Summer McIntosh ends Katie Ledecky's 13-year reign in 800 meter freestyle https://t.co/Imi1TrGUgw
Here it is folks. Summer McIntosh’s thrilling 800m swim from start to finish. Her time of 8:11.39 is a new national and Commonwealth record. Watch it here: https://t.co/4z5ka58FK5
A reminder that Summer McIntosh has been using this Orlando meet to work on other disciplines. 800m free -- 50m free -- 100m free -- 100m back -- 200m breast. All events not in her program the last two world championships. But valuable for her wildly fast individual medleys.
The morning after Summer McIntosh sent that shockwave across the swimming world by beating Ledecky in the 800m, she DQ’d in the 100m backstroke. 15-meter violation, which means she kicked past the 15m before breaking the surface. All gas, no breaks.
The most-read story BY FAR on @cbcsports Summer McIntosh snapping Katie Ledecky's 13-year 800m winning streak last night. The Canadian is now the second-fastest performer ever in the distance. National and Commonwealth record time of 8:11.39. https://t.co/a85o1O2AZP
Katie Ledecky’s 13-year win streak in 800-meter freestyle ends https://t.co/ofQevROdg4
Entering Thursday, Katie Ledecky owned the 29 fastest times of all time in the 800m free. But Canadian teenage phenom Summer McIntosh snapped Ledecky’s winning streak by clocking 8:11.39 at a meet in Orlando. More ⤵️ https://t.co/Es7vZoegZX
Summer McIntosh ends Katie Ledecky's 13-year reign in 800 meter freestyle https://t.co/26YFnr8l3D via @USATODAY
Canadian phenom Summer McIntosh stunned Katie Ledecky, perhaps the greatest female swimmer in the sport’s history, by winning the final of the 800 free at the Southern Zone South Sectional Championships by nearly six seconds. https://t.co/7rMo1SHaPV
Katie Ledecky losing an 800 in an Olympic year??? https://t.co/QCgBS95lbs https://t.co/2nUyk1T3sA
Katie Ledecky loses 800m freestyle for first time in 13 years to Canadian teen Summer McIntosh https://t.co/P2Wd2XE7v7 https://t.co/5grNPEzMYa
Summer McIntosh ends Katie Ledecky’s 13-year win streak in 800m freestyle https://t.co/xsQWcC4lAT
Summer McIntosh Canadian records: 200m free 400m free 800 free 200m fly 200m IM 400m IM (world record) She’s 17 years old.
This meet in Florida is meant to be valuable training for Summer McIntosh in events she doesn't compete internationally in or prioritize. It makes that 800m free even more impressive. She'll also swim the 100m backstroke, 50m and 100m freestyle events and 200m breaststroke.
🇨🇦 SUMMER MCINTOSH SNAPS LEDECKY'S STREAK 17-year-old Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh just beat Katie Ledecky in the 800m -- ending Ledecky's 13-year winning streak. A jaw-dropping performance. National record. My @cbcsports story: https://t.co/a85o1O2AZP
A reminder that the 800m has not been part of Summer McIntosh's program. After that performance.... hmmmmm. A big lift already with four individual events and relays.
McIntosh Swims Huge 800 Free PB (8:11.39), First Swimmer To Beat Ledecky In Over 13 Years https://t.co/JsabKhmrR0
Writing about Summer McIntosh's latest remarkable performance. Now the second-fastest 800m performer ever. She now holds SIX Canadian records.
Let's be clear -- Katie Ledecky owns the 800m Summer McIntosh's 8:11.39 is the 16th fastest time ever. Ledecky owns the 15 faster times ahead of that.
Katie Ledecky had not lost the 800m free in 13 years. She just lost to Summer McIntosh. By six seconds.
SUMMER MCINTOSH BEATS KATIE LEDECKY IN THE 800M NATIONAL RECORD BY ALMOST 10 SECONDS 8:11.39 That time would have won gold at the Tokyo Olympics. Reaction by @b_maclean who held the Canadian 800m record for 10 years. https://t.co/ec2HCZFWev
About 30 minutes away from McIntosh vs Ledecky in the 800m free at Spring Sectionals in Orlando. It's the first time they're squaring off against each other in this distance. Will @b_maclean Canadian record in the 800m fall in this race?
Summer McIntosh will not be at the World Championships for Canada. She will, however, be swimming at a meet in Orlando this week. And is entered in the 800m. Ledecky is there too. So it'll be McIntosh and Ledecky in the 800m Thursday. Here's more info: https://t.co/OJY89lWMZX