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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. swimmers set world record and win multiple golds at Pan Pacific Championships

The United States swim team secured a world record in the 4x100 mixed medley relay and multiple gold medals during the opening night of the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California. Katie Ledecky won the 1,500-meter freestyle, while other American athletes dominated events including the 50 butterfly, 100 backstroke, and 200 freestyle.

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Why It Matters

The event serves as a major international competition hosted in Southern California to prepare the region for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. mixed medley relay team set a new world record of 3:36.70, beating the previous record of 3:37.43.
  • Katie Ledecky won the 1,500-meter freestyle with a time of 15:36.09.
  • Luca Urlando broke Michael Phelps' 2006 championship record in the 200 butterfly with a time of 1:53.11.
  • Gretchen Walsh won the 50 butterfly in 24.65 seconds.
  • Katharine Berkoff won the 100 backstroke in 57.93 seconds.
  • Luke Hobson won the 200 freestyle in 1:43.85.
  • The Pan Pacific Championships limit each nation to two swimmers per championship final.
  • The event was moved to Southern California to prepare for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Who's Mentioned

locationSoFi Stadium“Future site of swimming events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.”locationIrvine“Host city for the event.”personKatie Ledecky“Winner of the 1,500-meter freestyle.”organizationPan Pacific Championships“International swimming competition held in Irvine, California.”personMichael Phelps“Former record holder whose 2006 record was broken by Luca Urlando.”