arena proudly welcomes Summer McIntosh, the Canadian star and Olympic champion, already considered one of the greatest swimmers of the modern era at just 19 years old. Overall she is considered one of the most versatile swimmers in history, currently ranked as a top 5 performer of all time in 6 LCM events, ranging from the 200IM up to the 800 Free
The Dominant Career of Summer McIntosh
Summer McIntosh debuted at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics at just 14. Her ascent to the elite level has been lightning-fast:
· Winning Debut: At the 2022 World Championships in Budapest, she won two Golds (200m butterfly and 400m Individual Medley (IM)).
· World Records: In 2023, she set two World Records (400m freestyle and 400m IM) at the Canadian Trials and in 2024 she lowered her World Record in the 400m IM.
· Paris 2024: She made history by becoming the first Canadian athlete to win three Golds at a single Olympic Games (200m and 400m IM, 200m butterfly); and a Silver in 400m freestyle.
· Budapest 2024: After the successes in Paris, Summer competed at the SC World Championships in Budapest, concluding the 2024 season by winning 3 Gold medals and setting 3 World Records in the 400 freestyle, 200 butterfly, and 400 IM
· 2025 Dominance: A few weeks before the Singapore World Championships, at the Canadian Trials, Summer McIntosh stopped the clock and swam a new World Record in the 200m IM, and she improved her own World Records in the 400m freestyle and 400m IM. She also posted times as the 2nd fastest performer in history in the 200m butterfly and 800m freestyle.
· Singapore 2025: At the World Championships, she won 4 individual Golds (400m freestyle, 200m IM, 400m IM, 200m butterfly) and a Bronze medal in the 800m freestyle.
Over the past few months, Summer has had the opportunity to test a wide range of arena products — both for training and racing. Among them, she previewed a new competition suit prior to its official release, offering exceptional feedback on its performance and fit. This suit, engineered for great compression without compromising comfort, will be officially launched by arena soon.
“For me, arena has always been a benchmark in swimming. It’s a brand I feel connected to because it pays attention to the needs of both champions and everyone who loves the water. Personally, I believe performance starts with comfort. When I’m racing, I can’t afford to be distracted by a suit that doesn’t fit well—every detail matters. When I wear arena, I feel free to fully focus on my race, knowing that my suit provides the right compression to push my limits and the comfort to have zero distractions. That combination is what truly makes the difference,” Summer McIntosh.
“We are very proud to support Summer, who currently holds six world records. Summer embodies arena's core values and stands out due to her exceptional determination and mindset. Furthermore, she is a strong role model for the next generation of global swimmers. Her talent, relentless drive for improvement, and maturity perfectly reflect arena's mission to support athletes in reaching their full potential" Mark Pinger, Chief Brand Officer.
