'It means the world': Canadian swimming star McIntosh honoured to be included in TIME100 Next list

Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh's resume has yet another eye-popping accomplishment: being named to the TIME100 Next list.

The annual list released last week, now in its fifth iteration, is a who's who of artists, activists and athletes. It celebrates and highlights emerging leaders across a number of fields who are "shaping the future and defining the next generation of leadership."

Under the phenom category is where you'll find McIntosh – fresh off her historic three gold medal performance, and a silver medal to go with it at the Paris Olympics.

She's the youngest person on the list at 18 years old.

WATCH | McIntosh joins CBC Sports to discuss her incredible year and TIME honour:

During the Olympics, while she was still 17, McIntosh became the first Canadian ever to win three gold medals in one Games.

"It means the world. I'm just honoured to be listed with so many other amazing athletes and people from all over the world," McIntosh told CBC Sports.

McIntosh will be one of the people in attendance at a gala on Wednesday night in New York City celebrating the individuals on the list.

When asked who she's most excited to meet, without hesitation, the teen quickly said singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter.

McIntosh says she's always wanted to attend one of her concerts – now they're on the same prestigious list and she's getting somewhat of a private performance from Carpenter, who will be singing at the event.

"She's one of my favourite singers. And the fact that she's performing there is mind-blowing. I'm so excited. I'm taking my friend Abby, and we're both huge fans of her. So it's going to be a great time," McIntosh said.

Each person on the list had high profile people provide written submissions. McIntosh's submission was penned by Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau.

"It couldn't be any more surreal. I remember my first call with him after the 400-metre individual medley gold at the Olympics and just being in complete shock that I was talking to the prime minister of Canada, and then talking to him again after the Games were over," McIntosh said.

"And now for him to nominate me for this list is just such an honour. I thank him for that because it's such a cool opportunity that he's gifted me."