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Kate Douglass scratches from 100 free prelims at Pan Pacs

SwimSwam • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 2:28 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Kate Douglass scratches from 100 free prelims at Pan Pacs
Summary

Kate Douglass will not compete in the women's 100 meter freestyle prelims at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, opting instead to focus on the 100 breaststroke. Douglass, who recently became the fifth woman to break 52 seconds in the 100 free, cited a challenging schedule. Following a strong 51.0 split in the mixed medley relay, Douglass's decision highlights her strategy to maximize her medal potential in events where she has the best chance. Her training partner Claire Curzan will also skip the 100 free, concentrating on the 50 back event.

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  • •Douglass will swim the 100 breaststroke instead of the 100 free.
  • •Her personal best of 51.93 in the 100 free is the fastest in the field.
  • •Curzan will focus on the women's 50 back, avoiding the 100 free.
  • •Other swimmers, including Michael Andrew, have also scratched events.
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  • 2:28 PMSwimSwam — After 51.0 Split on Mixed Medley, Kate Douglass Scratches 100 Free Prelims on Thursday - SwimSwam
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All the signs were present for a potential World Record in the 100 free for Kate Douglass, but she'll focus on the 100 breast on Thursday instead.

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