Toronto swimmer Summer McIntosh claims world championship silver

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Toronto teenager Summer McIntosh earned a silver medal in the women’s 400-metre freestyle at the world championship Saturday.

The 15-year old was second to veteran swimmer Katie Ledecky from the U.S.

McIntosh finished in 3:59.39 seconds, which was a Canadian record. Ledecky finished in 38.15 seconds.

American Leah Smith won bronze with 4:02.08.

McIntosh was the youngest athlete on the Canadian team in last summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo.

At 14, she placed fourth in the 400 as well as fourth in the women’s relay.