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McIntosh Smashes 200 Fly World Record!
6 Jul
Summary
- Summer McIntosh broke the world record in the 200m butterfly.
- Her new record time is 2:01.65, set in Montreal.
- This record was previously held since 2009.
Summer McIntosh achieved a monumental victory at the 2026 Canadian Swimming Trials, setting a new world record in the women's 200-meter butterfly. Competing in Montreal, McIntosh blazed through the water with a time of 2:01.65.
This remarkable performance eclipsed the previous world record of 2:01.81, held by China's Liu Zige since 2009. McIntosh's swim also surpassed her own Canadian record, demonstrating her incredible dominance in the sport.
McIntosh established a commanding lead early in the race, turning at the 50-meter mark nearly a second ahead of her closest competitor. Her exceptional performance included a faster backhalf than the former record holder, securing her fourth world record.
With this latest achievement, the 20-year-old McIntosh adds the 200 fly world record to her collection, which already includes the 400 free, 200 IM, and 400 IM, further solidifying her status as a swimming legend.
