Toronto’s four-time world champion swimmer Summer McIntosh has dropped out of the 800m freestyle race at the Paris games, clearing the lane for American Katie Ledecky to win gold.

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In February, the 17-year-old made headlines after beating American Katie Ledecky at the 800m, the only person to do so in 13 years.{ai:summary}<p>Swimmer Summer McIntosh withdraws from Paris games, giving way for US rival to secure gold. She opts out of Canada's Olympic trials as well. #sports</p>

Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh drops out of highly anticipated 800m race in Paris

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