Katie McLaughlin Follows 200 Free Best Time With 1:55.47 Relay Split
Katie McLaughlin uncorked a very impressive 1:55.47 relay split for the Americans on the 800 free relay in Tokyo.
Japan Women Break National Record in 800 Free Relay Thanks to Ikee
Rikako Ikee (above) split a 1:54 to carry Japan to a new National Record in the women’s 800 free relay.
Natsumi Sakai Breaks Decade-Old Japan Junior Record in 100 Back
2018 PAN PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIPS Thursday, August 9 – Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center, Tokyo, Japan Meet…
2018 Pan Pacific Championships: Day 2 Prelims Live Recap
After an upset gold on day 1 in the 200 freestyle, Taylor Ruck will compete in both the 100 free and 100 back on day 2 in Tokyo.
2018 Pan Pacific Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Japan’s Yui Ohashi is the heavy favorite for the women’s 400 IM victory, while World Champion Chase Kalisz battles Japanese Olympic champion Kosuke Hagino in the men’s race.
2018 Pan Pacs: Dressel Set for 100 Free in Day 2 Prelims
Though Caeleb Dressel has already swum at this meet, taking on the 200 free prelims and helping the U.S. to bronze in the mixed medley relay, this is the first of his main events this meet.
Campbell Splits 50.93 As Aussies Post 2nd Fastest Mixed Medley Ever
Cate Campbell anchored the Australians in 50.93, the fastest female freestyle leg in history, as they won gold in the 400 mixed medley relay in a new Commonwealth Record.
Rikako Ikee Drops 200 Free Asian Record In 1:54.85
Rikako Ikee lowered her own 200 free Asian Record to win silver at the Pan Pacific Championships.
Taylor Ruck Lowers Commonwealth, Pan Pac Records To Win Women’s 200 FR
Taylor Ruck lowered her own Canadian Record to win the women’s 200 free in Tokyo.
Official SwimSwam 2018 Pan Pacs Preview Index
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2018 Pan Pacs Previews: Tale Of Two Distances In Women’s Fly Events
Japanese teenage sensation Rikako Ikee is tied for the fastest time in the world this year in the women’s 100 butterfly (56.23).
2018 Pan Pacs Preview: Manuel & Campbell Lead Loaded Sprint Field
Frontrunners Cate Campbell (AUS) and Simone Manuel (USA) will have to fend off youngsters Rikako Ikee and Taylor Ruck in the sprint freestyle events.
2018 Pan Pacs Previews: World Records at Risk in Women’s Relays
Australia (4×1 free) and the U.S. (4×1 medley) are already world record-holders, and the American 4×2 could also have a shot at a world record in Tokyo.
2018 Pan Pacs Preview: Tricky Lineup Decisions For Day 1’s Mixed Medley
Coming before the individual events of all legs but the 100 breast, the mixed medley relay will set each federation up for some tricky ‘blind’ lineup decisions as the U.S. chases its own world record and Australia closes in on the Americans.
