Summer McIntosh takes bronze as Katie Ledecky wins 800m freestyle at swimming worlds | CBC Sports
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Summer McIntosh finished third in the women's 800-metre freestyle at the world championships in Singapore, missing the chance to win five individual gold medals. She clocked 8:07.29, securing bronze behind American star Katie Ledecky, who set a championship record with 8:05.62. Lani Pallister of Australia took silver, finishing only 1.3 seconds ahead of McIntosh. McIntosh had earlier won three gold medals, including the 400m freestyle, trying to replicate Michael Phelps' feat of five solo titles at a single championship. She still has the 400 medley to compete in upcoming heats.
Summer McIntosh finished third in the women's 800-metre freestyle at the world championships, unable to surpass Katie Ledecky who won with a championship record time.
Katie Ledecky secured her seventh world title in the 800m freestyle, remaining undefeated and posting a time of 8:05.62, with McIntosh taking bronze.
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