Swimming-Canadian teen speedster McIntosh takes aim at Ledecky's throne


FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Paris 2024 Olympics - Swimming - Women's 200m Butterfly - Heats - Paris La Defense Arena, Nanterre, France - July 31, 2024. Summer McIntosh of Canada in action. REUTERS/Marko Djurica/File Photo

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Canadian teen sensation Summer McIntosh is coming for American legend Katie Ledecky's crown as the swimming portion of the World Aquatics Championships kicks off in Singapore on Sunday, marking a tantalising new chapter of their rivalry.

Ledecky has kept a tight grip on the 800 metres freestyle, winning four Olympic golds and hoping to become the first swimmer to win seven world titles in a single event when she takes on the distance in Singapore.

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