Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh narrowly missed out on the gold medal in the women’s 200-meter individual medley at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships. The Toronto native, who is the reigning Olympic and world champion, settled for silver as China’s Yu Yiting clinched the gold with a championship record time of 2:07.45. American Alex Walsh secured the bronze with a time of 2:07.66.
McIntosh, who holds the world record in the event with a time of 2:05.70 set at the 2025 Canadian trials, competed in her final individual race as a teenager. Fans can catch live coverage of the Pan Pacific Championships on CBC Gem and CBCSports.ca.
In a post-race interview, McIntosh reflected on her near-gold medal performance, expressing her determination in the tight race where she was just two one-hundredths of a second behind the gold medalist, Yu Yiting.
Overall, McIntosh showcased her competitive spirit and talent in the closely contested event, setting the stage for more exciting performances in her swimming career.