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Walsh Steals the Show as Short Sets Pan Pac 400 Free Record on Day 3
sports11 days ago

Walsh Steals the Show as Short Sets Pan Pac 400 Free Record on Day 3

Day 3 of the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine featured a night of record-setting swims and key wins: Gretchen Walsh dominated the women’s 100m fly with a meet-record 55.15; Sam Short blasted the Pan Pacs record in the men’s 400 free with 3:40.52; Lani Pallister won the women’s 400 free in 3:58.42 (Katie Ledecky 4:00.15, Erika Fairweather 4:02.35); Regan Smith claimed the women’s 200 back in 2:05.57; Yumeki Kojima won the men’s 200 back in 1:55.38; Tang Qianting took the women’s 50 breast in 29.67; Sam Williamson led a 1-2 Australian finish in the men’s 50 breast with 26.36 (Houlie/Mathias 26.42); and the U.S. lit up the night with relay records in the women’s 4×100 free (3:29.32) and the men’s 4×100 free (3:09.01), both Pan Pacs and U.S. Open marks.

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#gretchen-walsh#pan-pacific-championships#relays
Walsh Sparks Pan Pacs Day 1 Finals With Championship-Record Sprint
sports14 days ago

Walsh Sparks Pan Pacs Day 1 Finals With Championship-Record Sprint

Day 1 finals at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships produced several standout results: Gretchen Walsh won the women’s 50 fly in 24.65, a new Pan Pacs championship record; Ben Armbruster took the men’s 50 fly in 22.75; Lani Pallister set a Canadian record and Pan Pacs championship mark in the women’s 200 free with 1:53.67, ahead of Summer McIntosh (1:53.86); Luke Hobson won the men’s 200 free in 1:43.85 (a new championship record); Katharine Berkoff captured the women’s 100 back in 57.93 after Regan Smith led prelims with 57.86; seeds for other events included Shackell/Howley atop the women’s 200 fly and Urlando leading the men’s 200 fly, with the mixed 4×100 medley relay poised for a likely U.S. win and possible world-record pace, as Katie Ledecky led the way in the women’s 1500 free heading into Day 2.

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#day-1-finals#gretchen-walsh#luke-hobson
McIntosh Takes on 200 Free as Pan Pacs Return to Irvine on Day 1
sports14 days ago

McIntosh Takes on 200 Free as Pan Pacs Return to Irvine on Day 1

Pan Pacific Championships return after eight years at Irvine with Day 1 prelims across four events per gender and timed finals for the 800 and 1500 frees; Summer McIntosh is racing the 200 free for the first time at a major international meet since 2023 (dropping the 200 fly), Gretchen Walsh eyes a Pan Pacs 50 fly record, and the two-per-country rule shapes the A finals as Americans pace the morning heats across multiple events.

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#day-1-prelims#gretchen-walsh#pan-pacific-championships
Walsh Smashes 50 Free World Record With 23.55 in Rome
sports1 month ago

Walsh Smashes 50 Free World Record With 23.55 in Rome

Gretchen Walsh clocked a 23.55 in the women’s 50m freestyle at the Sette Colli Trophy in Rome to break Kate Douglass’ week-old world record of 23.59, becoming the fastest ever in the event. Douglass had set the previous mark nine days earlier, and Walsh’s performance solidifies her status as a top sprint swimmer. Walsh also holds the 100m fly world record (54.33) and is part of Virginia’s world-record relay lineup, continuing Virginia swimmers’ standout streak of American and world marks.

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#50-free#gretchen-walsh#kate-douglass
Walsh Breaks LCM 50m Free World Record, Says She's Here
sports1 month ago

Walsh Breaks LCM 50m Free World Record, Says She's Here

Gretchen Walsh shattered the long-course world record in the women’s 50m freestyle with a 23.55 at Rome’s Sette Colli Trophy, surpassing Kate Douglass’ prior 23.59. The Virginia graduate, who has faced skepticism about her LC potential, exclaimed “I’m here” and conveyed confidence in continuing to chase world records as she primes for LA 2028 and a rising U.S. sprint lineup.

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#50m-freestyle#gretchen-walsh#long-course-meters
Ledecky and McIntosh Shine at World Aquatics Championships
sports1 year ago

Ledecky and McIntosh Shine at World Aquatics Championships

Katie Ledecky won her seventh world title in the 800m freestyle at the swimming world championships, marking her 23rd world title and 30th medal, while Gretchen Walsh and the U.S. team also achieved notable victories. Summer McIntosh challenged Ledecky, finishing third, and Walsh added a 50m fly gold to her collection, highlighting a successful meet for the U.S. team.

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#gretchen-walsh#katie-ledecky#sports
Kaylee McKeown Dominates Day 7 Finals at 2025 World Championships
sports1 year ago

Kaylee McKeown Dominates Day 7 Finals at 2025 World Championships

Day 7 of the 2025 World Championships featured exciting finals including Katie Ledecky winning her seventh world title in the 800 freestyle, Gretchen Walsh dominating the women's 50 butterfly, and Maxime Grousset setting a new European record in the men's 100 butterfly. The U.S. also set a world record in the mixed 4×100 freestyle relay, highlighting a day full of record-breaking performances and intense competition.

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#2025-world-championships#day-7-finals#gretchen-walsh
Gretchen Walsh Celebrates Historic 100m Butterfly Win at World Championships
world1 year ago

Gretchen Walsh Celebrates Historic 100m Butterfly Win at World Championships

Day two of the 2025 World Championships in Singapore featured top performances from athletes like Gretchen Walsh, Qin Haiyang, and Summer McIntosh, with Walsh setting a championship record in the 100 butterfly and reflecting on the importance of giving herself grace amid challenges. The event highlighted remarkable achievements, personal reflections, and historic medals for countries like Kyrgyzstan and Belgium.

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#gretchen-walsh#medalists#qin-haiyang
Katie Ledecky Secures Third National Title with Historic Performances
sports1 year ago

Katie Ledecky Secures Third National Title with Historic Performances

Katie Ledecky, Bobby Finke, and Gretchen Walsh each won their third titles at the U.S. Swimming Championships, securing their spots on the U.S. team for the World Championships in Singapore. Ledecky extended her 15-year winning streak in the 1500m freestyle, Walsh tied the American record in the 50m free, and Finke won multiple events including the 800m and 1500m frees. These performances set the stage for a competitive international meet, with Ledecky aiming for her record-tying 26th world title.

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#bobby-finke#gretchen-walsh#katie-ledecky
Gretchen Walsh Sets New American Record at Swimming Nationals
sports1 year ago

Gretchen Walsh Sets New American Record at Swimming Nationals

Gretchen Walsh broke her fourth American record in five weeks by winning the 50m butterfly at the U.S. Championships, qualifying for the World Championships, and is also the fastest woman in history in the 100m butterfly. Other notable performances include Luke Hobson setting a U.S. record in the 200m freestyle and young swimmer Luka Mijatovic making history in the 200m free for his age group.

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#50m-butterfly#american-record#gretchen-walsh