If it wasn't clear already, Canada has a legitimate star in the pool.
17-year-old Summer McIntosh arrived in Paris with sky-high expectations, and she proved again on Thursday that she isn't letting the pressure get to her. McIntosh earned the second gold medal of her Olympic career, winning the 200-meter butterfly for her third medal overall.
Not only did McIntosh win, but she set an Olympic record in a pool that hasn't been very friendly to swimmers aiming for records.
The first 100 meters of the race couldn't have been closer, with China's Zhang Yufei holding a slight lead over McIntosh and USA's Regan Smith at the midway point. That's when McIntosh began to assert herself, grabbing the lead by the 150m mark and sealing the win with an excellent final 50 meters.
Yufei settled for bronze after a terrific final turn by Smith put the American star in position for silver, but there was no serious threat to McIntosh in the race's final stretch.
McIntosh first made an impression in Paris when she beat out Katie Ledecky for silver in the 400-meter freestyle on the first day of competition, and all she has done since that point is further entrench herself as a star.
McIntosh is set to race in the 4x200m freestyle relay later on Thursday, and her final event will be the 200-meter IM on Saturday, with heats and semifinals on Friday.
The Sporting News tracked McIntosh's results from the 200-meter butterfly race in Paris. See the full race results below.
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Olympic women's 200-meter butterfly results
| Place | Swimmer | Time |
| 1 | Summer McIntosh (Canada) | 2:03.03 |
| 2 | Regan Smith (USA) | 2:03.84 |
| 3 | Zhang Yufei (China) | 2:05.09 |
| 4 | Elizabeth Dekkers (Australia) | 2:07.11 |
| 5 | Helena Rosendahl Bach (Denmark) | 2:07.11 |
| 6 | Alex Shackell (USA) | 2:07.73 |
| 7 | Abbey Lee Connor (Australia) | 2:08.15 |
| 8 | Laura Stephens (Great Britain) | 2:08.82 |
Summer McIntosh updates, results, highlights from 2024 Olympics
(All times Eastern)
2:37 p.m. — McIntosh wins gold and sets an Olympic record! Regan Smith wins silver, while Zhang Yufei wins bronze. McIntosh is a two-time gold medalist.
2:36 p.m. — McIntosh has the lead with 50m to go.
2:35 p.m. — It couldn't be closer between those three through 100m, with Yufei ever so slightly in front.
2:34 p.m. — Zhang Yufei has the slight lead after 50m, but McIntosh and Smith are right there.
2:33 p.m. — McIntosh and the rest of the swimmers are ready to go.
2:25 p.m. — McIntosh will also participate in the 4x200m freestyle relay later today, starting just after 4 p.m. ET.
2:10 p.m. — Summer McIntosh won her first of what could be many Olympic gold medals in the 400-meter IM on Monday. Is No. 2 coming up next? She's the favorite to win the 200m butterfly, but Regan Smith and Zhang Yufei both have a chance.
200-meter butterfly final start time
- Date: Thursday, Aug. 1
- Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
The women's 200-meter butterfly final at the 2024 Olympics is set to start at 2:30 p.m. ET. The race should take about two minutes.
How many medals has Summer McIntosh won?
Summer McIntosh medals at Paris Olympics:
- Gold: 2
- Silver: 1
- Bronze: 0
The Canadian sensation made headlines when she made her Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. At the age of 14, she was the youngest member of the Canadian team, finishing fourth in the 400m.
Here's how she's been doing so far in Paris:
| Event | Medal | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 200 Individual Medley | ||
| 400 Individual Medley | Gold | 4:27.71 |
| 200 Butterfly | Gold | 2:03.03 |
| 400 Freestyle | Silver | 3:58.37 |
| 4x100 Freestyle Relay | ||
| 4x200 Freestyle Relay | ||
| Mixed 4x100 Medley Relay |
When is Summer McIntosh swimming next?
McIntosh is expected to compete in six different events. That means she will frequent television sets during the swimming portion of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
She will be competing in the heats for each event, which will start at 5 a.m. ET on their scheduled mornings. The live broadcast will be carried by CBC, and can also be streamed on Fubo.
When McIntosh swims in the finals each day, CBC will broadcast the races, starting at 2:30 p.m. ET each afternoon.
Here is the full schedule for when McIntosh will be swimming. Times are based on the Olympics schedule.
Saturday, July 27
| Event | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Women's 400 Freestyle Heats | 5 a.m. | CBC |
| Women's 400 Freestyle Finals | 2:42 p.m. | CBC |
| 4x100 Freestyle Relay Finals | 3:34 p.m. | CBC |
Monday, July 29
| Event | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Women's 400 Individual Medley Heats | 5 a.m. | CBC |
| Women's 400 Individual Medley Final | 2:30 p.m. | CBC |
Wednesday, July 31
| Event | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Women's 200 Butterfly Heats | 5 a.m. | CBC |
| Women's 200 Butterfly Semifinals | 2:43 p.m. | CBC |
Thursday, Aug. 1
| Event | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Women's 4x200 Freestyle Relay Heats | 5 a.m. | CBC |
| Women's 200 Butterfly Finals | 2:30 p.m. | CBC |
| Women's 4x200 Freestyle Relay Finals | 2:49 p.m. | CBC |
Friday, Aug. 2
| Event | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Women's 200 Individual Medley Heats | 5 a.m. | CBC |
| Women's 200 Individual Medley Semifinals | 3:22 p.m. | CBC |
Saturday, Aug. 3
| Event | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Women's 200 Individual Medley Finals | 3:01 p.m. | CBC |
How to watch Olympic swimming
- Dates: July 27-Aug. 4
- Time: 5 a.m. ET, 2:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC, USA Network
- Live stream: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, Fubo
Olympic swimming begins at 5 a.m. ET each day from July 27-Aug. 3. There will only be heats in the morning session. Every day will have an afternoon session that begins at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Aug. 4 is the final day of competition and will only feature an afternoon session with four final races.
Fans can tune into the swimming competitions on NBC and USA Network. Those streaming can watch via Peacock, NBCOlympics.com or Fubo, which offers a free trial.