Summer McIntosh fails to qualify for 400m free final at Pan Pacs

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summer McIntosh fails to qualify for 400m free final at Pan Pacs
Summary

World record-holder Summer McIntosh did not qualify for the 400m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California, on August 14. She recorded the ninth-fastest time in the heats with 4:08.56, over 14 seconds slower than her world record. McIntosh previously won the 400m individual medley, breaking the championship record with a time of 4:28.01, but expressed disappointment in that performance as well. Leading the event was Katie Ledecky, who posted a time of 4:03.48, advancing to the final alongside Lani Pallister and others.

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  • McIntosh recorded ninth-fastest time in 400m freestyle heats.
  • She finished with a time of 4:08.56, missing the final.
  • Ledecky led the heats with 4:03.48, advancing to the final.
  • McIntosh previously won the 400m individual medley with a record time.
  • Pan Pacific Championships are taking place in Irvine, California.
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  • 6:12 PMYahoo SportsWorld champ McIntosh crashes out of Pan Pacs 400m free
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World record-holder Summer McIntosh failed to qualify for the 400m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California, on Friday, slumping to the ninth-quickest time in the heats.She went on to win the 400m individual medley on Thursday, shattering the championship record but saying she was disappointed in her time of 4:28.01, which was more than four seconds slower than her world mark. bb/ea

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