Calendar
Recall · 2025
Competition
Competition on Laps and Lanes: Olympic Games, World Aquatics Championships, US Nationals and Trials, NCAA swimming, World Cup series and Pro Swim Series.
Profiles
Ncaa Championships 2026
Collegiate athletics national championship · National Collegiate Athletic Association...
US Nationals 2026
USA Gymnastics National Championships · 2026 (exact dates TBD)
US Olympic Trials 2028
U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Athletics · June 2028
World Championships 2026
World Championships 2026 · 2026
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Welsh Government Launches Nofio Ysgol Swimming Programme
The Welsh Government has launched the Nofio Ysgol programme, providing at least 20 hours of swimming and water safety lessons to Year 4 and 5 pupils in
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USA Swimming Elects Dolan, Ugast, Bentz to Board
Olympic medalists Tom Dolan and Gunnar Bentz, alongside veteran coach Tom Ugast, have been elected to the USA Swimming Board of Directors, filling key
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LA28 Venice Beach Triathlon Course Unveiled
The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic triathlon will be held on Venice Beach, featuring a rare beach swim start and a shared finish line, with the women's event
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Nike Swim Sponsors College Swimming League's 2026 Season
Nike Swim will be the season-long sponsor for the inaugural College Swimming League season, covering all eight meets from September to November 2026.
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UNI Swimming and Diving Opens Season with Intrasquad Meet
The University of Northern Iowa swimming and diving team will hold its annual Purple and Gold Intrasquad meet on September 26, 2026, to debut its season.
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Pepperdine Waves Announce 2026-27 Swim and Dive Schedule
Pepperdine University's women's swim and dive team has released its full 2026-27 competition calendar, starting with a home invitational in October and
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Virginia Swimming Opens Season in College Swimming League
The University of Virginia men's and women's swimming teams begin their season on September 25 with a College Swimming League match against Alabama
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Olympic Champion Tatjana Smith Announces Swimming Comeback
Olympic champion Tatjana Smith has officially announced her return to competitive swimming after retiring in 2024.
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Avery Hogue Verbally Commits to Penn State for 2028
Missouri state champion Avery Hogue has given a verbal commitment to join Penn State University's swimming program in the fall of 2028.
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Chicago River Swim Canceled Over Water Quality, Lightning
The 2025 Chicago River Swim was canceled hours before its start due to safety concerns over water quality and lightning.
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Olympic Champion Wendy Boglioli Recalls Rejection That Led
Wendy Boglioli, a 1976 Olympic gold medalist, shared on social media how a rejection letter from University of Wisconsin coach Jack Pettinger became the
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Angharad Evans Details NCAA Exit, Comeback to World-Class
Breaststroker Angharad Evans discusses her difficult year at the University of Georgia, her break from swimming, and her subsequent rise to win seven
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Cameron McEvoy to Race 100 Free at Silk Road World Cup
World record holder Cameron McEvoy will test his 100m freestyle at the Silk Road World Cup Tour next month, aiming for a relay spot at the Short Course
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European Aquatics President Silva Outlines LA28 Strategy
European Aquatics President Antonio Silva details the organization's strategic priorities, including strengthening junior-to-senior pathways and enhancing
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Julian Granison Commits To Florida Gators For 2027
Julian Granison, a 'Best of the Rest' recruit from West Palm Beach, has verbally committed to swim for the University of Florida starting in the fall of
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Catherine Breed Passes 500-Mile Mark in California Coast
Open water swimmer Catherine Breed has swum over 500 miles of her 900-mile 'Swim California' expedition. The 33-year-old former Cal swimmer aims to be the first to swim the length of the state's coast.
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Swimming World Magazine Offers Five Tips for a Successful
Summer Finke, a U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier, outlines five mental and practical strategies for swimmers to build a successful season, focusing on
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Smith's Return to Racing Anticipated at South African SC
Tatjana Smith's entry into the 2026 South African Short Course Championships has generated excitement among teammates and officials.
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Tatjana Smith Returns for South African Short-Course
Retired Olympic champion Tatjana Smith will compete at the South African Short-Course Championships from September 24-27, aiming for a World Championships
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Pan Zhanle targets Asian Games comeback in 100 freestyle
Chinese world record holder Pan Zhanle aims to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season and reassert his 100m freestyle dominance at the Asian Games in
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Cal Swimming Hires Lewis and Dols as Assistant Coaches
The University of California swimming and diving program has appointed Brody Lewis and Keanan Dols as new assistant coaches, adding experience from Utah
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Texas Women Favored for NCAA Runner-Up Spot Behind Virginia
A SwimSwam poll shows 53.8% of voters pick the University of Texas women's swimming team as the frontrunner to finish second at the 2027 NCAA
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MSU Swimming Alumni Gather for Final Farewell at Historic
Over 500 Michigan State University swimming and diving alumni will attend a final reunion meet at the Charles McCaffree Pool on September 12, marking the
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Tomoru Honda Receives Suspended Sentence for Dangerous
Japanese Olympic swimmer Tomoru Honda was given a one-year suspended prison sentence for a high-speed crash. The court cited his reckless driving and the professional consequences he already faces.
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Tim Hill To Enter ASCA Hall of Fame In 2026
Former Southern Illinois and Arizona State head coach Tim Hill will be inducted into the American Swimming Coaches Association Hall of Fame in September
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Caeleb Dressel's Coaching Trio Forges Unconventional Path
Caeleb Dressel, after a limited 2025 season, assembled a new coaching and science team to pursue a fourth Olympic bid.
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North Carolina Swimming Hall of Fame Announces 2026
Former UNC head coach Rich DeSelm headlines a five-person class for the North Carolina Swimming Hall of Fame, with an induction ceremony set for October in
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YOTA Restructures, Moves On From Coach Jamie Bloom
The YMCA of the Triangle Area swim team has parted ways with longtime coach Jamie Bloom and is consolidating its Senior 1 groups, a move that has
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Swimtopia Launches Standalone Meet Management Platform
Swimtopia has announced its meet management software is now available as a standalone product for any competitive swimming organization, alongside a
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MSU Swimming Alumni to Gather for Final Farewell at IM West
Over 400 Michigan State University swimming and diving alumni will attend a final reunion meet at the Charles McCaffree Pool on September 12, ahead of the
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Caden Mahl Commits to Ohio State Swimming for 2027
Summer Juniors finalist Caden Mahl has verbally committed to swim for Ohio State University starting in the fall of 2027.
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NC State Women's Swimming
The NC State women's swimming team is ranked #9 and is boosted by a young core and strong recruiting class
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Kocaeli Hosts 2026 World Para Swimming European
The 2026 World Para Swimming European Championships begin in Kocaeli, Turkiye, with over 400 athletes from 38 nations competing in 150 medal events
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Jaden Mills Gives NC State First 2028 Recruiting Verbal
CARIFTA champion and Trinidad and Tobago international Jaden Mills has verbally committed to swim for North Carolina State University starting in the
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Russian Coach Shishin Assesses Team's Post-Suspension
Russian national team coach Andrey Shishin reflects on the team's 19-medal haul at the European Championships and the challenges of catching up to the
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French Olympic Silver Medallist Mehdy Metella Retires
French swimmer Mehdy Metella, a two-time Olympian and Olympic silver medallist, has announced his retirement at age 34.
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Caeleb Dressel Tests Swimming Power Against Game Fish
Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel participated in a fishing channel experiment, using rods and reels to measure his power in the water against the pull of
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Junior Nationals Qualifier Caleb Asebrook Verbals To Queens
Caleb Asebrook, a Junior Nationals qualifier from Tennessee, has verbally committed to swim for Queens University Charlotte starting in fall 2027.
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USA Swimming Skips Youth Olympic Games Due to Schedule Clash
The United States will have no swimmers at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, a decision driven by a conflict with the Short Course World Trials and
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Stanford Men's Swimming Aims for Top 10 Spot in 2027
SwimSwam previews the Stanford men's swimming team for the 2027 season, grading its stroke groups after a 10th-place NCAA finish in 2026.
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C.J. Moran Named Head Coach for SCSU Swimming & Diving
Southern Connecticut State University has appointed alumnus and longtime assistant C.J. Moran as the new head coach for its men's and women's swimming and diving programs, succeeding the late Tim Quill.
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Ludovica Terlizzi Dominates World Junior 10k With 80-Second
Italy's Ludovica Terlizzi, 19, won the women's 18-19 10k at the 2026 Open Water World Junior Championships in Santa Fe, Argentina, by a massive 80-second
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Ali Sadri Verbally Commits To George Washington Swimming
Junior Nationals qualifier Ali Sadri has announced her verbal commitment to swim for George Washington University starting in fall 2027.
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Tomoyuki Matsushita Breaks Asian 400 IM Record
Tomoyuki Matsushita set a new Asian and Japanese record of 4:05.83 in the men's 400m IM at the Japanese Intercollegiate Championships, eclipsing Kosuke
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Alabama Women's Swimming Aims for Top 12 with Veteran Core
The Alabama women's swimming and diving team, ranked 11th at the 2026 NCAA Championships, is relying on key veterans to maintain its position in the
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Tatjana Smith Demands Interest from SSA
Olympic champion Tatjana Smith demands interest from Swimming South Africa for late payment of $35,000 in prize money from the 2023 World Championships.
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Dmitriy Oranskiy Verbally Commits to UNC Swimming
Junior Nationals finalist Dmitriy Oranskiy has announced his verbal commitment to swim for the University of North Carolina starting in fall 2027.
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McKenzie Siroky's hockey-to-swimming pivot leads to Pan Pacs
Former hockey prospect McKenzie Siroky, 21, won the 100m breaststroke at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships. Her time ranks second in the world this year, positioning her as a leading contender for the 2028 U.S. Olympic team.
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Kate Douglass Named Ultra Swimmer of the Month
Kate Douglass is named Ultra Swimmer of the Month by SwimSwam for her dominant performances at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships and U.S.
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Virginia, Texas Lead 2026-27 NCAA Women's Swimming
SwimSwam's pre-season power rankings forecast Virginia's pursuit of a seventh consecutive NCAA title, with Texas also favored for the top three.
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Brynlee Yoder commits to Army Swimming 2027
Futures qualifier Brynlee Yoder has announced her verbal commitment to swim for the United States Military Academy at West Point starting in Fall 2027.
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FAST Adds MacKenzie Looze and Kyle Whitaker
The Fishers Area Swimming Tigers have hired former Indiana and Michigan collegiate standouts MacKenzie Looze and Kyle Whitaker as assistant coaches.
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Louisville men's swimming ranked 12th
SwimSwam projects the University of Louisville men's swimming team to finish 12th nationally again in the 2026-27 season.
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Will Larkin commits to Cornell
Will Larkin, a Winter Juniors qualifier from Wisconsin, has announced his verbal commitment to swim for Cornell University starting in the fall of 2027.
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Olympian Jennifer Brinegar Named Franklin
Olympian Jennifer Brinegar is the new head coach for Franklin College swimming and diving. She succeeds Zach Rayce and brings decades of experience.
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Gretchen Walsh on 2026 season, record chase
Gretchen Walsh discusses her seven-medal haul at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, the loss of her 50 free world record to teammate Kate Douglass, and
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Early Baby Swimming Linked to Small IQ Advantage
A cohort study of nearly 2,000 children found that baby swimming in the first six months was associated with modestly higher preschool IQ scores
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Evan Wilkerson Caps Para Pan Pacs With World
American Evan Wilkerson set a pending world record in the S11 men's 100 backstroke on the last night of the Para Pan Pacific Championships.
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Alec Scott Hired as Stanford Men's Swimming
Stanford University has promoted Alec Scott from volunteer assistant to full-time assistant coach for its men's swimming and diving program.
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UNC Swimming & Diving Wins 24 Summer Medals
UNC swimming and diving athletes won 24 medals, including nine golds, across five major international competitions this summer.
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Luca Hoek advances in 100 free for Spain
Spanish swimmer Luca Hoek, 18, has lowered his national record in the 100m freestyle to 47.26 seconds. His performance at the European Championships in Paris placed him fourth and among the top-20 performers in history, marking him as a rising star for the 2028 Olympics.
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Lock Haven Swimming Opens 2026 Walk-On Spots
Lock Haven University's NCAA Division II women's swimming program is inviting walk-on candidates for the 2026-27 season.
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Chattanooga Swimming Holes See E. coli Drop
WaterWays reports a drop in E. coli levels at several Chattanooga swimming holes as water levels recede, though some sites remain elevated.
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Tennessee Swimming & Diving 2026-27 Schedule
The University of Tennessee swimming and diving teams have released their competition schedule for the 2026-27 season, beginning October 9.
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FITASY Custom Recovery Footwear for Swimmers
FITASY introduces a personalized recovery shoe designed for swimmers, featuring 3-D lattice construction, quick-drying material, and a smartphone-scanned fit profile. The brand partners with USA Diving and will showcase its Croissant Slide at the ASCA World Clinic in Orlando, September 9-12.
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Berlin pool day for Black children canceled
A Berlin theatre cancelled a private swimming event for Black children and families after right-wing outrage. The incident is part of a long history of racial tensions at pools globally, contributing to stark racial divides in swimming ability and drowning rates.
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Angiolini secures double gold in Taranto
Italian Lisa Angiolini won the 50m breaststroke at the Mediterranean Games to claim her second title alongside her 200m breaststroke victory.
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Sam Short Leads 800 Freestyle
Sam Short won the 800 freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships with a time of 7:37.02
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Benedetta Pilato Wins Gold
Benedetta Pilato has added the 100 breaststroke gold to her European bronze at the Mediterranean Games
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Combined World Championships: Kos and Short Lead Two Events Apiece
Hubert Kos and Sam Short are leading two events each in the combined World Championships standings, with Kos topping the 200 backstroke and 200 IM, and Short taking first place in the 400 and 800 freestyle
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College Swimming League Sells Out Ohio State's Suites
The College Swimming League has sold out Ohio State's suites for all regular season matches in under 24 hours
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Sprint Swimming Biomechanics: A Technical Perspective
A guest editorial explores the technical elements of sprint swimming biomechanics, including body position, arm movement coordination, and the catch on the water.
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University of Missouri Undergoes Staff Restructuring in Swimming and Diving Program
The University of Missouri is reorganizing its swimming and diving coaching staff, with Andrew Grevers taking on the role of Director of Swimming and Diving. Associate head coach Alec Hayden will assume the position of Head Coach of Swimming, while Andrew Sansoucie is promoted to associate head coach.
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USA Leads Junior Pan Pacific Championships After Three Days
The United States continues to dominate the 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships, with 19 gold medals and 40 total medals after three days of competition.
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Luka Mijatovic Smashes Junior Pan Pac Record in 400 Free
Luka Mijatovic sets a new Junior Pan Pacific Championships record in the 400 free with a time of 3:43.67, breaking the previous record of 3:48.36 set by Josh Staples in 2022.
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Ukrainian Swimmer Refuses to be Photographed with Russian Competitor
A rare public display of tension between Ukrainian and Russian athletes has been seen at the European Aquatics Championships, where a Ukrainian swimmer refused to be photographed with his Russian competitor.
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Sarah Sjostrom Returns to Top Form After Giving Birth
Swedish sprinter Sarah Sjostrom has spoken about her remarkable recovery and return to competition after giving birth to her son less than a year ago.
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Bobby Finke Reflects on Disappointing Pan Pacific Champs
Three-time Olympic champion Bobby Finke expressed disappointment after his performances at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships.
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Texas Men Release 2026-2027 Swim & Dive Schedule
The defending NCAA champions, the Texas men's swim and dive team, have unveiled their 2026-2027 schedule, featuring a home-heavy lineup with key meets and top recruits joining the roster.
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Raito Numata Breaks Junior Pan Pacific Record in 400 IM
17-year-old Raito Numata of Japan has set a new Junior Pan Pacific record in the 400 IM event at the 2026 Junior Pan Pacific Championships.
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USA Swimming Prioritizes Increased Racing Frequency for National Team Success
USA Swimming National Team Director Greg Meehan reveals data-driven insights showing a strong correlation between racing frequency and competitive success, leading to a new emphasis on 'more reps at race pace' for Team USA athletes.
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Crawfish Aquatics Breaks 13-14 Mixed 200 Medley Relay NAG Record
Crawfish Aquatics has set a new National Age Group Record in the 13-14 mixed 200 medley relay at the 2026 Louisiana Age Group State Championships.
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320 Swim Jobs Available for Enthusiastic Coaches and Professionals
A variety of swim coaching and industry positions are open across the U.S., ranging from assistant and lead coaching roles to administrative and marketing jobs in competitive swimming programs and related businesses.
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United States Leads Medal Table Through Night 1 Of Junior Pan Pacs
The United States of America leads the medal table through night one of competition at the 2026 Junior Pan Pac Championships with 7 gold and 15 total medals.