What's better than becoming a three-time Olympic champion at age 18? Well, it's a very short list, but being mentioned in the same breath as one of your favorite pop stars has to be near the top.
Summer season McIntosh spoke with CBC Sports' Devin Heroux after the Canadian swimmer was nominated as part of TIME100 Subsequent, which recognizes rising leaders in health, climate, business, sports, arts and more.
That list also includes singer Sabrina Carpenter, much to McIntosh's absolute delight.
The full conversation between McIntosh and Heroux, where the Canadian Olympic champion talks about what it means to be nominated for the TIMES list below and life after winning Olympic gold. can be seen here.
The swimming superstar was just one of many athletes who sat down to speak with CBC Sports this week. Take a look below for more moments you may have missed.
The two-time Paralympic champion is not an imposter
Canadian Paralympic shot putter Greg Stewart spoke about his recent marriage, dealing with imposter syndrome, and his advocacy for the green sports day initiative with Heroux.
Click here to watch the full interview.
Members missing, making shots.
Kerri Einarson's rink won the first Curling Grand Slam event of the season despite using backup Krysten Karwacki, backup Daybreak McEwen and backup coach Mike McEwen.
Heroux asked Einarson what makes his team so consistent, how they stay at the top of their game and what success looks like this season leading up to the 2026 Olympics.
Silver in rowing, gold in scoring goals
Maya Meschkuleit won a silver medal for Canada at Paris 2024 as part of the women's eight-row team, but she's not resting on her laurels.
Meschkuleit is an Ivy League student, a talented pianist and, as she told Anastasia Bucsis, the 23-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., is already looking forward to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Look good, play good?
When the Montreal Roses were unveiled on Tuesday, it meant that each of the six Northern Super League teams now has a name and logo heading into the inaugural season in 2025.
But which team has the most elite look?
Brittany MacLean and Shireen Ahmed decided to rank their favorite NSL logos from best to worst.
living the dream
Canadian soccer player Kwasi Poku joined CBC Sports to talk about his call-up to the men's national team, as well as how he believes the Canadian Premier League has impacted Canada's soccer landscape.
Chan on his 'call to the living room'
One of Canada's top men's figure skaters will be inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame later this month.
Ten-time Canadian champion and three-time Olympic medalist Patrick Chan spoke with Bucsis about his storied career, the rest of the class of 2024, and the current state of men's figure skating.
