After 51.0 Split on Mixed Medley, Kate Douglass Scratches 100 Free Prelims on Thursday
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Key Points:
- Kate Douglass, recently breaking 52 seconds in the 100m freestyle, has opted out of the event at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships due to a demanding schedule, choosing instead to compete only in the 100m breaststroke.
- Other notable scratches on Day 2 include Michael Andrew withdrawing from the 100m breaststroke and Mary-Sophie Harvey skipping the 400 IM to focus on relay events.
- Summer McIntosh is a key swimmer to watch in the 400 IM, seeded significantly ahead of competitors and holding the World Record, while Gretchen Walsh and Torri Huske will compete in the women's 100m freestyle aiming for strong performances.
- On the men's side, Jack Alexy will debut in the 100m freestyle prelims after a challenging season, facing competition from Brazil’s Gui Caribe, who has posted consistent times in the 47-second range.
- The American breaststroke group, led by Van Mathias and including Campbell McKean, will contend with Japanese teenager Shin Ohashi, a recent World Junior Record holder, in individual events following their strong relay performances.
