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Summer McIntosh Opens Season With 3:55.37 U.S. Open 400 Free Win, No. 2 Time Ever

The 19-year-old raced for the first time under coach Bob Bowman after relocating to Texas this fall.

Overview

  • McIntosh said it was her first race of the season and called it her fastest in‑season swim to date.
  • She was under her 3:54.18 world‑record pace for much of the race before touching in 3:55.37.
  • Anna Peplowski placed second in 4:10.55 with Emma Weyant third in 4:11.25.
  • The performance followed her withdrawal from October short‑course World Cup meets due to illness.
  • Training partner Leon Marchand won the men's 400m freestyle in a personal‑best 3:44.70 at the same meet.