Summer McIntosh wins gold in the 200m butterfly at Paris 2024
Summer McIntosh, la prodigiosa nadadora canadiense de 17 años, ha conquistado su segunda medalla de oro en los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024, imponiéndose en los 200 metros mariposa con un récord olímpico de 2:03.03. Este logro la posiciona como una de las mayores promesas del deporte mundial y reafirma el prestigio de Canadá en la natación internacional.
Summer McIntosh, the prodigious 17-year-old Canadian swimmer, has captured her second gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, claiming victory in the 200m butterfly with an Olympic record time of 2:03.03. This achievement cements her status as one of the brightest rising stars in global sport and reinforces Canada’s standing in international swimming.
In a fiercely contested race, McIntosh edged out American swimmer Regan Smith, who claimed silver with a time of 2:03.84, while China’s Zhang Yufei secured bronze in 2:05.09. McIntosh’s performance not only guarantees her a place in Canadian sports history, but also solidifies her reputation as one of the leading young talents in global swimming.
“The 200m butterfly has always been one of my favorite races since I was a kid,” McIntosh told CBC Olympics following her victory. “The energy from the crowd in the last 50 meters was incredible and gave me the extra push I needed to touch the wall.”
Her success in Paris is a testament to her dedication and talent, making her the first Canadian to win two individual gold medals at a single Olympic Games since Alex Baumann in 1984. She also follows in the footsteps of her mother, Jill Horstead, who competed in the same event at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympics.
McIntosh’s day did not end there, as she also swam in the 4x200m freestyle relay, where the Canadian team finished fourth. Despite narrowly missing the podium, the team delivered a strong performance that highlighted the depth and quality of Canadian swimming.
Canadians in action
Beyond McIntosh’s remarkable achievement, several other Canadian swimmers made their mark in Paris. Kylie Masse qualified for the 200m backstroke final with the fifth-fastest time, while Finlay Knox secured a spot in the 200m individual medley final. Meanwhile, Josh Liendo will compete in the 50m freestyle final after advancing due to the withdrawal of one of the finalists.
A bright future
With her youth and exceptional ability, Summer McIntosh appears poised for continued success on the world stage. Her performance in Paris has not only inspired a new generation of Canadian athletes, but also reinforced Canada’s position as a powerhouse in aquatic sports.
