Kate Douglass races for medals at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships

Kate Douglass is set to compete three times during the final session of the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California. Earlier, she set a world record in the women’s 50 freestyle prelims with a time of 23.49 seconds. The finals feature several close races, including a head-to-head showdown between Douglass and Gretchen Walsh in the 50 free. The night will also showcase the women's 200 breaststroke, where Douglass is seeded second, and key events like the men’s 1500 freestyle, led by Bobby Finke as the top seed. The championships conclude with both the men’s and women’s 4×100 medley relays.

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