Summer McIntosh competes in women's 200 free at Pan Pacific Championships

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Summer McIntosh competes in women's 200 free at Pan Pacific Championships

Summary

The 2026 Pan Pacific Championships commenced on August 12 in Irvine, California. Day 1 preliminaries featured key events including the women's 200 free, with Summer McIntosh participating for the first time since the 2023 World Championships. Gretchen Walsh set a new Championship Record in the women's 50 butterfly at 24.91. The men's 50 butterfly had multiple swimmers break the previous Championship Record, with Ben Armbruster finishing first in 22.92. The competition continues through August 15, featuring a mix of timed finals and heats throughout the day.

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By the Numbers

•Pan Pacific Championships held at William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center.
•Gretchen Walsh sets Championship Record in women's 50 butterfly.
•Ben Armbruster tops men's 50 butterfly with a Championship Record.
•Summer McIntosh competes in women's 200 free preliminaries.
•Competition runs from August 12-15, 2026.

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The Pan Pacific Championships are back, eight years after the last edition, with an intriguing Day 1 headlined by Summer McIntosh in the women's 200 free.
— SwimSwamby James Sutherland

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