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McIntosh Misses 400 Free A Final, Eyes Pan Pacs B Final Tonight
sports12 days ago

McIntosh Misses 400 Free A Final, Eyes Pan Pacs B Final Tonight

Summer McIntosh missed the 400m freestyle A final at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, finishing 9th in the morning heats and opting to swim in tonight’s B final after acknowledging a heat miscalculation. She has been the year’s fastest 400 free swimmer, with a 3:55.37 season best set at the U.S. Open and holds the world record 3:54.18 from Canadian Trials. Ledecky and Pallister are the favorites for the A final, while McIntosh looks to redeem herself in the meet’s later events, including the 200 IM.

McIntosh Just Misses Pan Pacs 400 Free Final in Irvine
sports12 days ago

McIntosh Just Misses Pan Pacs 400 Free Final in Irvine

Canadian world-record holder Summer McIntosh finished 9th in the heats of the women’s 400m freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships, missing the A final by 0.20 seconds with a 4:08.56 as Fan Yaqi grabbed the last qualifying spot. The result comes a year after her world-title win in the event and follows illness that affected her Canadian Trials; McIntosh has been among the season’s fastest 400 frees, having clocked 3:55.37 earlier this season.

McIntosh Headlines Pan Pacs Day 2 Prelims as Walsh and Berkoff Spark Speed
sports12 days ago

McIntosh Headlines Pan Pacs Day 2 Prelims as Walsh and Berkoff Spark Speed

Day 2 prelims at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine featured Summer McIntosh headlining the women’s 400 IM as a gold favorite, Gretchen Walsh clocking 52.57 to lead the 100 free while Americans and Aussies jockeyed for finals spots, Katharine Berkoff breaking American and U.S. Open records in the 50 back, and a series of tight heats and two-per-country rule-driven swim-offs (including a 400 IM swim-off between Asaki Nishikawa and Yumeki Kojima and a 100 free swim-off between Fan Yaqi and Chelsey Edwards) shaping tonight’s finals. The day also saw strong showings from Japan and Brazil in various events, with Masers and relays setting up a stacked night of racing across the Pan Pacs program.

McIntosh Sets Pan Pacs 400 IM Championship Record as Harris Upsets Walsh in Day 2 Finals
sports13 days ago

McIntosh Sets Pan Pacs 400 IM Championship Record as Harris Upsets Walsh in Day 2 Finals

Summer McIntosh won the women’s 400 IM in a championship-record 4:28.01, Meg Harris upset Gretchen Walsh to take the 100 free in 52.60, Jack Alexy led the men’s 100 free with 47.14, Katharine Berkoff set a championship- and American-record 26.90 in the 50 back, and Quintin McCarty posted a Pan Pacs-record 24.51 in the 50 back; Van Mathias added a 58.02 win in the 100 breast as Day 2 delivered multiple records and tight racing.

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.

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.

Summer McIntosh Skips 200 Fly at Pan Pacs to Focus on 200 Free
sports15 days ago

Summer McIntosh Skips 200 Fly at Pan Pacs to Focus on 200 Free

Canadian swimming star Summer McIntosh, the world-record holder in the 200m butterfly, will not swim that event at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships to avoid a clash with the 200m freestyle. She has entered the 200m freestyle, 200m individual medley, 400m freestyle, and 400m IM, and she did not enter the 800m freestyle to prevent a final-day conflict with the 200m IM. The four-day meet features a condensed schedule, and this marks her Pan Pacs lineup debut since the event last took place in 2018.

Ledecky-McIntosh Clash Sparks World-Record Watch at Pan Pacs
sports16 days ago

Ledecky-McIntosh Clash Sparks World-Record Watch at Pan Pacs

At Irvine’s Pan Pacific Championships, Katie Ledecky headlines a US team as she renews a major international rivalry with Summer McIntosh in the 400m free while also contesting the 800m and 1500m free; McIntosh seeks to challenge Ledecky after recent Olympic and world successes, with Lani Pallister a key distance threat as well. The meet also features American sprint pair Kate Douglass and Gretchen Walsh pushing for world records in the 50m/100m fly and 50m free, along with notable US men like Bobby Finke and Sam Short, making Pan Pacs the marquee international stage on home soil in 2026.

Summer McIntosh Wins Fourth Gold as U.S. Leads Swim World Medal Count
sports1 year ago

Summer McIntosh Wins Fourth Gold as U.S. Leads Swim World Medal Count

Summer McIntosh led Canada to a historic performance at the swimming world championships, winning four individual gold medals and setting the third-fastest 400m IM time in history. The U.S. topped the medal standings for the 17th consecutive time, breaking the women's 4x100m medley relay world record, despite facing challenges like illness among swimmers. Notable performances included Katie Ledecky winning her fourth gold and other record-breaking relay times, highlighting a remarkable meet for female swimmers and the U.S. team.

Summer McIntosh Expresses Disdain for Losing Over Enjoying Winning
sports1 year ago

Summer McIntosh Expresses Disdain for Losing Over Enjoying Winning

At the 2025 World Championships in Singapore, Summer McIntosh expressed her competitive spirit, stating she hates losing more than she enjoys winning, as she competed in various events alongside notable swimmers like Katie Ledecky, who set a championship record in the 800m freestyle. The night featured intense races, record-breaking performances, and emotional victories, culminating in Team USA's relay win in a world record time.

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.