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Summer McIntosh Breaks 400m Freestyle World Record

6/9/2025

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McIntosh Breaks Record

Summer McIntosh made waves at the 2025 Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, B.C., shattering the women's 400m freestyle world record with an astonishing time of 3:54.18 on June 7. This remarkable feat eclipsed Ariarne Titmus's former record, as athletes vie for a spot on Canada's team for the upcoming World Championships in Singapore.

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Rivard Prioritizes Education

Aurélie Rivard, the talented 29-year-old para swimmer from Quebec, has made the tough decision to withdraw from the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships in Singapore to prioritize her law degree at Université Laval. However, her passion for swimming remains strong as she continues to train with her sights set on the LA 2028 Paralympics.

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McIntosh Breaks Record

Summer McIntosh made waves at the 2025 Canadian Swimming Trials in Victoria, B.C., shattering the women's 400m freestyle world record with an astonishing time of 3:54.18 on June 7. This remarkable feat eclipsed Ariarne Titmus's former record, as athletes vie for a spot on Canada's team for the upcoming World Championships in Singapore.

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