Overview
- McIntosh swam 2:01.65 to top Liu Zige’s 2:01.81 record from 2009 in the 200-metre butterfly at the Canadian trials on Sunday.
- She added a win in the 400m individual medley the next day with a 4:27.35 that was more than three seconds off her own world record.
- Swimming Canada announced McIntosh withdrew from the rest of the trials on advice of doctors and her coach because she fell ill and needs to recover.
- Coach Bob Bowman said McIntosh has not yet reached her physical peak and can still get faster as she matures and trains.
- McIntosh has secured places for the Pan Pacific Championships and her record and withdrawal highlighted Canada’s depth, with teammates such as Taylor Ruck and Ella Jansen posting notable results at the trials.