13 Year Dominance Broken At Orlando Sectional Meet

McIntosh Ends Ledecky's Unbeaten Streak

13-Year Dominance Broken at Orlando Sectional Meet

Rising Star's Victory Makes History

DOHA, Qatar - In a remarkable upset, 17-year-old Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh has ended Katie Ledecky's unprecedented 13-year undefeated streak in the 800-meter freestyle in a major event.

At a sectional meet in Orlando on Thursday, McIntosh stormed to victory in a time of 8:09.23, almost six seconds ahead of Ledecky's 8:15.08. The 27-year-old Ledecky holds the 19 fastest times in history in the event, including the world record she set in 2014.

McIntosh's victory marks a significant shift in the swimming world. Ledecky has been dominant in the event since her breakout performance at the London Olympics in 2012. Her unbeaten streak has stood for over a decade, making McIntosh's victory even more impressive.

This result is a testament to McIntosh's rising star. The young Canadian has been making waves in the sport with her exceptional performances in recent years. Her victory over Ledecky cements her status as a future star and a potential threat to Ledecky's long-standing dominance.