Team USA Swimming star Summer McIntosh shines bright as the team broke the world record in the 4x100m medley relay at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.. was a statement of dominance, as the U.S. team outperformed rivals with precision and power.
The team — Regan Smith, Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh, and Torri Huske — clocked a world record time of 3:49.34, securing Team USA’s ninth gold medal at the championship. This edged out Australia, who finished with eight golds.
Team USA Swimming Star Summer McIntosh Shines Bright
Earlier in the meet, Team USA faced adversity after several swimmers were hit with a stomach bug. This impacted their performance and led to unexpected withdrawals. Critics like Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte voiced concern over the team’s early struggles. However, Team USA swimming bounced back with a powerful final weekend.
📎 According to World Aquatics, the U.S. team tallied 29 medals in total, outpacing Australia’s 20.
More Team USA Swimming Highlights from the Championships
The team of Regan Smith, Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh, and Torri Huske clocked a world-best 3:49.34 in the final race of the championships, securing the U.S.’s ninth gold medal. This edged out Australia’s eight golds, giving the Americans the top medal haul with a total of 29 (9 gold, 11 silver, 9 bronze). Australia followed with 20.
Despite early setbacks caused by a stomach bug affecting several swimmers, Team USA bounced back impressively — winning three golds on Saturday and sealing the final day with a dominant world-record performance. Swimming legends Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte had earlier criticized the team’s slow start, but the Americans finished strong.
Team USA Swimming Star Summer McIntosh Shines Bright
Canadian phenom Summer McIntosh captured her fourth gold medal of the event by winning the women’s 400m individual medley in 4:25.78 — the fourth-fastest time ever. Though she fell short of matching Phelps’ record of five golds at a single Worlds after placing third in the 800m freestyle, McIntosh’s incredible run included golds in the 400m freestyle, 200m IM, and 200m butterfly.
The outstanding performance by Team USA Swimming star Summer McIntosh highlighted the success of the U.S. team at the 2025 Championships.
🌍 Other Highlights
- France’s Leon Marchand took gold in the men’s 400m IM (4:04.73), adding to his earlier 200m IM world record.
- USA’s Lilly King, a three-time Olympic champion, ended her career with a fifth-place finish in the women’s 50m breaststroke.
- Bobby Finke claimed bronze in the men’s 1500m freestyle.
- The U.S. men’s 4×100 medley relay team finished third, rounding out a strong championship showing.
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