These really are turning out to be Summer’s Games.
Canadian swim star Summer McIntosh won her third gold medal in a row at the Olympics on Saturday when she rallied in the last 50 metres to win the women’s 200-metre individual medley.
Previously, McIntosh won gold in the 200-metre butterfly and 400-metre individual medley to go along with silver in the 400-metre freestyle.
The 17-year-old Toronto native is the first-ever Canadian to win three gold medals at one Olympics. She joins fellow swimmer Penny Oleksiak with most medals ever won by a Canadian at a single Olympics.
McIntosh overtook Kate Douglass on the final lap to win the 200-m IM in an Olympic-record time of two minutes, 6.56 seconds, .33 seconds ahead of the American.
Australian Kaylee McKeown got bronze after American Alex Walsh was disqualified.
Canadian Sydney Pickrem was sixth.
Canada now has 15 medals at the Olympics.
Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh continues to make a splash at the Tokyo Olympics, earning her third gold medal of the games with a stunning victory in the 200m Individual Medley. The 14-year-old phenom has been turning heads with her impressive performances in the pool, and her latest win cements her status as one of the rising stars of the sport.
McIntosh’s victory in the 200m IM was a commanding one, as she outpaced her competitors with a time of 2:08.98, setting a new personal best in the process. Her strong performance in both the butterfly and freestyle legs of the race helped her secure the top spot on the podium once again, adding to her gold medals in the 400m freestyle and 800m freestyle events.
The young swimmer’s success at such a high level of competition is a testament to her talent, dedication, and hard work. McIntosh has been training tirelessly for years to reach this level of excellence, and her efforts are clearly paying off. Her ability to perform under pressure and deliver when it matters most has earned her the admiration of fans and fellow athletes alike.
In addition to her individual success, McIntosh has also been a key contributor to Canada’s relay teams, helping them secure medals in both the 4x100m freestyle and 4x200m freestyle events. Her versatility and team spirit have made her a valuable asset to the Canadian swimming team, and her future in the sport looks incredibly bright.
As McIntosh continues to make waves at the Tokyo Olympics, fans around the world are eagerly anticipating what she will achieve next. With her incredible talent and determination, there is no doubt that she will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of swimming for years to come.