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Canada finishes fourth in relay event, Summer McIntosh narrowly misses fifth Olympic medal

Canada finishes fourth in relay event, Summer McIntosh narrowly misses fifth Olympic medal

August 4, 2024

It wasn’t Summer McIntosh’s speciality, but she almost pulled off another dramatic medal swim at the Olympics.

McIntosh, swimming the freestyle anchor leg, fell just short of bronze as Canada finished fourth in the meet-ending women’s 4×100-metre medley relay.

China finished .68 seconds ahead of Canada for third place. The United States won gold in a world-record time of three minutes, 49.63 seconds, while Australia was second.

McIntosh, who competes at longer distances in individual events, leaves Paris 2024 with three gold medals and one silver.

Kylie Masse, Sophie Angus, Maggie Mac Neil joined the 17-year-old McIntosh in the final. It was Canada’s second fourth-place finish in a women’s relay at the meet.

The Toronto-born McIntosh will be the heavy favourite to be a flag-bearer for Canada at the closing ceremony on Aug. 11.

Meanwhile, the Canadian men’s 4×100-metre medley relay team finished fifth. China took gold.

In a thrilling display of athleticism and teamwork, Canada’s relay team finished fourth in the recent Olympic event, narrowly missing out on a podium finish. The team, led by rising star Summer McIntosh, put on a strong performance that had fans on the edge of their seats.

McIntosh, who had already secured four Olympic medals in individual events, was aiming to add a fifth to her collection in the relay. The 15-year-old swimming sensation has been making waves in the sport with her impressive performances and mature demeanor, and she did not disappoint in this event.

The Canadian relay team, consisting of McIntosh and her teammates, put on a strong showing against tough competition from around the world. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to secure a spot on the podium, finishing just shy of a medal in fourth place.

While the team may have fallen short of their goal, their performance was nothing short of impressive. They showed great teamwork and determination, pushing themselves to their limits in pursuit of victory. McIntosh’s leadership and talent were on full display, further solidifying her status as a rising star in the world of swimming.

Although they may have missed out on a medal this time, Canada’s relay team can hold their heads high knowing they gave it their all. With McIntosh leading the way, the future looks bright for Canadian swimming, and fans can look forward to more exciting performances from this talented team in the years to come.