Summer McIntosh won the 400 IM much faster than gold in Tokyo but 2nd-8th all were slower in Paris. The women's 200 free podium was also faster. Current photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography
Last night, the men’s 100 breast was the only event where gold was slower, but there is a different story tonight. Only two out of the six events contested tonight were faster than they were in Tokyo in there respective semifinals or final.
Summer McIntosh‘s win in the 400 IM of a 4:27.71 was a huge drop from the 4:32.08 that it took to win in Tokyo. The race fell off a bit after that as places 2-8 were all slower than Tokyo.
The women’s 200 freestyle also saw its top finisher, Mollie O’Callaghan swim faster than the winning time in Tokyo. The whole podium was faster than each of the respective medal-winning times from Tokyo. After the podium finishes though, 4-8th all were slower this time in Paris.
The other four events were slower at the top on the night. The biggest difference was the men’s 200 free where David Popovici won today in a 1:44.72, a time that would have been 5th in Tokyo. The men’s 100 back and women’s 100 breast also saw slower times for gold while the women’s 100 back semifinals had a slower time at the top as well as a slower time that it took to make the final.
Summer is a really special talent and her poise and grace at a young age are remarkable. Her mother and family are a great support network for her. Etobicoke has been a powerhouse of talent for decades. And of course her current swim team and coach are awesome for her. Hats off to all.
Rev
1 hour ago
Both Gold and Bronze 400 IM medalists did high school years on Sarasota Sharks. Congratulations Coach Arkey!
Fast fishes
1 hour ago
Kind of need a comparison?
In Tokyo.. how many events were faster.. how many events were WR’s.
Madge
2 hours ago
The only reason those two races were faster, despite this slow pool, were because of the immensely talented swimmers who have moved the bar considerably in those events since Tokyo. The organisers should hang their heads in shame.
Track and field does everything possible to make sure the newest fastest surface is installed at every world championship and Olympic venue. Swimming just accepts anything that was slapped together. It’s one of the reasons it’s imperative that Sebastian Coe becomes IOC president.
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Summer is a really special talent and her poise and grace at a young age are remarkable. Her mother and family are a great support network for her. Etobicoke has been a powerhouse of talent for decades. And of course her current swim team and coach are awesome for her. Hats off to all.
Both Gold and Bronze 400 IM medalists did high school years on Sarasota Sharks. Congratulations Coach Arkey!
Kind of need a comparison?
In Tokyo.. how many events were faster.. how many events were WR’s.
The only reason those two races were faster, despite this slow pool, were because of the immensely talented swimmers who have moved the bar considerably in those events since Tokyo. The organisers should hang their heads in shame.
it’s like using lochte’s peak to refute the effect of the supersuits
Track and field does everything possible to make sure the newest fastest surface is installed at every world championship and Olympic venue. Swimming just accepts anything that was slapped together. It’s one of the reasons it’s imperative that Sebastian Coe becomes IOC president.