STANFORD, Calif. — Seven Cardinal will represent their native countries this week at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, scheduled for August 12-16 at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center in Irvine, Calif.
Caroline Bricker and Torri Huske will represent Team USA, while Levenia Sim will compete under the Singapore banner. Paul A. Violich Director of Women's Swimming Chris Lindauer will represent the host nation as a member of the United States coaching staff.
Three Cardinal alums are also slated to compete this week, including the United States' Katie Ledecky and Simone Manuel, as well as Canada's Taylor Ruck.
The Pan Pacific Championships are a quadrennial long-course event, hosting the nations of Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Eritrea, Micronesia, Guatemala, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, the Philippines, Palau, South Africa, Singapore, Chinese Taipei and the United States.
Unlike the Olympic Games or World Championships, nations are not limited in the number of entries per event. However, only two swimmers from each nation can advance beyond the preliminary round.
Prelims are slated for 10 a.m. PT each day, followed by finals at 6 p.m. PT. All sessions of the Pan Pacific Championships will be streamed live on Peacock.
Cardinal Competing in the Pan Pacific Championships (events subject to change)
Caroline Bricker (USA) - 200m Breast, 100m Fly, 200m Fly, 200m IM, 400m IM
Torri Huske (USA) - 50m Free, 100m Free, 200m Free, 50m Fly, 100m Fly, 200m IM
Levenia Sim (SGP) - 50m Back, 100m Back, 200m Back, 100m Fly, 200m IM
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Katie Ledecky (USA) - 400m Free, 800m Free, 1500m Free
Simone Manuel (USA) - 50m Free, 100m Free, 200m Free
Taylor Ruck (CAN) - 50m Free, 100m Free, 100m Back, 50m Fly, 100m FlyÂ
Pan Pacific Championships Schedule (10 a.m. PT prelims, 6 p.m. PT finals)
August 12:Â 50 Butterfly, 200 Freestyle, 100 Backstroke, 200 Butterfly, M 800 Freestyle, W 1500 Freestyle, Mixed 400 Medley Relay
August 13: 400 Individual Medley, 100 Freestyle, 100 Breaststroke, 50 Backstroke, 800 Free Relay
August 14: 400 Freestyle, 100 Butterfly, 200 Backstroke, 50 Breaststroke, 400 Freestyle Relay
August 15: 200 Individual Medley, 50 Freestyle, 200 Breaststroke, M 1500 Freestyle, W 800 Freestyle, 400 Medley Relay
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