(Reuters) -World record holder Summer McIntosh stormed to the women's 400 metres freestyle world title on Sunday, making a flying start to her bid for five individual crowns at the Singapore meet as American great Katie Ledecky finished with the bronze.

Summer McIntosh of Canada began her quest for five gold medals in the swimming world championships on the opening day in Singapore.

The highly anticipated races of the week will feature the greatest female swimmer of all time, Katie Ledecky, going up against the rising star of Summer McIntosh. The two are expected to face off in the 400m and 800m Freestyle events in Singapore.