Canadian teen Summer McIntosh is bringing home an impressive haul of Olympic medals
At just 17 years old, Canadian swimming star Summer McIntosh is leaving Paris with an impressive haul of Olympic medals
By JANIE McCAULEY
Published - Aug 02, 2024, 06:46 PM ET
Last Updated - Aug 02, 2024, 06:46 PM EDT
NANTERRE, France (AP) — Summer McIntosh is really headed for a golden birthday.
The Canadian swim star turns 18 on Aug. 18, and she has already learned so much about the world – including just how heavy an Olympic medal is.
“The first night when I put the silver on my neck I was actually in shock how heavy it was," she said, “because no other medal has been that heavy before.”
McIntosh is getting a feel for those weighty medallions now — and has already collected quite a haul for the suitcase going home. A silver in the 400-meter freestyle, and golds in the 400 individual medley and 200 butterfly.
