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World Record Holder Josh Liendo Will Not Be Attending Pan Pacs; Focusing on Commonwealth Games

Josh Liendo confirmed to SwimSwam today that he will not be racing at this summer’s Pan Pacific Championships, prioritizing the Commonwealth Games.

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Summer McIntosh Sticks to Core Four Events For 2026 Canadian Trials, Liendo Absent

Summer McIntosh is only swimming her “core-four” events at the 2026 Canadian Trials — the 400 free, 200 fly, 200 IM, and 400 IM.

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High-Level International Meets For July 2026

19-year-old Olympic multi-gold medalist Summer McIntosh headlines the 2026 Canadian Trials taking place during the month of July.

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How to Get The 2026 SwimSwam Summer Preview Magazine With The Jack Alexy Cover

Give the gift of swimming to your swimmer, swammer or swimming coach. Start with the Jack Alexy cover and the 2026 Summer Preview.

Philanthropist and Prominent BC Swimming Community Member Mel Zajac Sr. Died Age 98

Inducted into the BC Swimming Hall of Fame, Zajac created the Mel Jr. and Marty Zajac Foundation and sponsored the Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet.

Kylie Masse Clocks 100 Back Season Best on Final Night At Mel Zajac Jr. International Meet

Kylie Masse moved up in the season rankings as she took the 100 back win, following up on her 50 back title from yesterday

Josh Liendo Wins 50 Free on Night Two of Mel Zajac Jr. International Meet

Josh Liendo won the men’s 50 freestyle in 22.50 on night two of the 2026 Mel Zajac Jr. International Meet. He also finished 2nd in the 50 back.

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Liberty Clark Wins Two Events on Night One of Mel Zajac Jr. International

On night one of the Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet, Liberty Clark won the 200 freestyle (1:57.64) and 50 butterfly (26.52).

Josh Liendo, Liberty Clark, Baylor Stanton Headline Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet Entries

Canadian star Josh Liendo leads a deep entry list featuring NCAA stars, national team members, and some of North America’s top juniors.

High-Level International Meets For June 2026

We’re expecting to see Olympic multi-gold medalist Leon Marchand race at the French Open Championships during the month of June.

Taylor Ruck Sees Success in Sacramento with Sprint Free/Fly Lineup, Posts Four Top-2 Finishes

Ruck posted a top-2 finish in the 50/100 Free and Fly in California, highlighted by a win out of lane 8 in the 100 free, touching at 53.90.

Summer McIntosh Signs With Olympic Sports Agency Giant Octagon

Octagon, which also represents Michael Phelps, ranked fourth among sports agencies in 2025 with $463 million in maximum commissions.

Oliver Dawson Swims 2nd Canadian 100 Breast Record of the Day at AP Race London, Clocks 59.33

Oliver Dawson rocketed up the world rankings with a 59.33 Canadian record in London, tying for seventh-fastest in the world this season.

Oliver Dawson Sets Another Canadian Record With 59.55 100 Breast

Dawson broke his 2nd Canadian Record of the weekend with a 59.55 100 breast, breaking the previous mark of a 59.85 set by Scott Dickens in 2012.

Oliver Dawson Breaks Supersuited Canadian Record In Men’s 50 Breast With 27.29

The 18 year old Dawson broke the previous record of a 27.45 set by Scott Dickens in 2009. That was a supersuited record.