Canadian Olympic star Summer McIntosh signs with Octagon athlete agency
Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh has signed with the Octagon athlete agency, known for representing top athletes like Simone Biles and Steph Curry. At just 19, McIntosh has already made history by winning three gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She aims to leverage Octagon's expertise to enhance her training and sponsorship opportunities as she prepares for future competitions, including the 2028 Olympics.
- ▪Summer McIntosh became the first Canadian to win three gold medals in a single Olympic Games in Paris.
- ▪She has a total of 13 world championship medals, including eight gold.
- ▪McIntosh's sponsorship portfolio includes major brands like Arena, Lululemon, and Red Bull.
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Open this photo in gallery:Canada's Summer McIntosh celebrates winning the gold medal in the women's 200-metre individual medley at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Nanterre, France.Brynn Anderson/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountCanadian swimmer Summer McIntosh has joined the Octagon agency.The triple gold medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics will be represented by a firm that includes gymnast Simone Biles, basketball player Steph Curry, hockey player Leon Draisaitl and McIntosh’s hero Michael Phelps among its athletes.McIntosh was previously represented by Michael Copeland.The 19-year-old from Toronto trains in Austin, Tex.
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