Summer McIntosh vs. Katie Ledecky: Who will win the 2 biggest showdowns at the swimming worlds?
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McIntosh goes for 5 individual golds at world championships with Los Angeles Olympics in sight
Summer McIntosh won three individual gold medals a year ago at the Olympics, the star in the Paris pool alongside France’s Léon Marchand. Apparently unsatisfied with three, she’ll go for five gold medals starting Sunday at the world swimming championships in Singapore. Call it a trial run for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. The worlds is the highest profile swim meet since last year’s Olympics, a showcase for newcomers as well veterans who hope to stick around until Los Angeles. McIntosh will be very busy during the eight days in the pool, packing her schedule with five individual events.
U.S. Olympic, Paralympic officials bar transgender women from competing in Olympic women's sports
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women's sports, telling the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports it has an "obligation to comply" with an executive order issued by President Donald Trump.
Riley Gaines silences critics after completing daring 1.25-mile Alcatraz swim while pregnant
Riley Gaines reacts on OutKick's "Gaines for Girls" podcast to the social media comments she received after she swam around Alcatraz while pregnant.
'Goal is to always win': What heights can Canada's Summer McIntosh reach at world championships?
For the last number of years Canadian swimming teenage superstar Summer McIntosh has been racking up international medals, breaking national and world records and rewriting history. Her star continues to rise at a meteoric clip, something that doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon.
U.S. Olympic officials ban transgender women from women's events - ESPN
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women's sports, telling the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports it has an «obligation to comply» with an executive order previously issued by President Donald Trump.
Canadian swimmer Penny Oleksiak notified of anti-doping rules violation
Swim star Penny Oleksiak of Toronto has been notified of an apparent anti-doping rule violation by the International Testing Agency.
Canada's Stefan Daniel wins World Triathlon Para Series race in Montreal
Decorated Canadian Para triathlete Stefan Daniel claimed his first victory of the season Saturday in Montreal.