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Canadian Swimmers McIntosh and Mac Neil Secure Smooth Advancement at Olympics
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    Canadian Swimmers McIntosh and Mac Neil Secure Smooth Advancement at Olympics

    Canadian swim stars Summer McIntosh and Maggie Mac Neil did the expected in their first dips in the Paris Olympic pool on Saturday.

    McIntosh finished fourth overall in the heats of the women’s 400-metre freestyle and advanced to Saturday’s final (2:52 p.m. ET).

    The 17-year-old from Toronto finished in four minutes, 52.65 seconds, .46 seconds behind first-place Katie Ledecky of the United States. Reigning world champ Ariarne Titmus of Australia was second, while New Zealand’s Erika Fairweather was third.

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    The same four women, with Titmus flipping spots with Ledecky, made up the top four at last year’s world championships.

    McIntosh is Canada’s best bet to win multiple medals at this year’s Olympics.

    Meanwhile, Mac Neil began her quest to become the first woman in history to defend the 100-metre butterfly title by finishing seventh in the heats and advancing to the semifinals later Saturday (2:30 p.m.).

    Canada’s women’s and men’s 4×100-metre relay team also advanced to Saturday’s finals.

    The women posted the sixth-fastest time in heats. Penny Oleksiak, Mary-Sophie Harvey, Brooklyn Douthwright and Taylor Ruck swam the heats for Canada.

    The men were fifth with Finlay Knox, Yuri Kisil, Javier Acevedo and Joshua Liendo in the pool.

    The women’s final is at 3:34 p.m. with the men’s 10 minutes later.

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    Canadian swimmers Summer McIntosh and Maggie Mac Neil have made a splash at the Tokyo Olympics, securing smooth advancement in their respective events.

    McIntosh, just 14 years old, has already proven herself to be a rising star in the world of swimming. In the women’s 400m freestyle event, she finished second in her heat with a time of 4:02.72, securing a spot in the final. McIntosh’s impressive performance not only earned her a personal best time, but also set a new Canadian record in the event.

    On the other hand, Mac Neil, the reigning world champion in the women’s 100m butterfly, also had a strong showing in her event. She finished first in her heat with a time of 55.83 seconds, easily advancing to the semi-finals. Mac Neil’s smooth and confident swim showcased her talent and determination as she aims to defend her title at the Olympics.

    Both McIntosh and Mac Neil have demonstrated their ability to compete at the highest level on the Olympic stage. With their impressive performances in the preliminary rounds, they have set themselves up for success in the upcoming finals. Canadian fans can look forward to cheering on these talented swimmers as they continue to make waves in Tokyo.