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Canada’s McIntosh sets new record in 200-metre butterfly win at Pro Swim Series

Mar 2, 2023 | 6:33 PM

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Canada’s Summer McIntosh had another record-breaking performance Thursday. 

McIntosh, 16, broke her national senior and world junior record in the women’s 200-metre butterfly at the 2023 Pro Swim Series competition.

The Toronto native and reigning world champion clocked in at two minutes, 5.05 seconds, surpassing her previous mark of 2:05.20 from the 2022 worlds.

American Bella Sims was second (2:09.09) and Mexico’s Maria Jose Mata Cocco placed third (2:11.00). Calgary’s Kamryn Cannings finished fifth with a personal-best time of 2:13.33.