Canadian world record holder McIntosh misses 400m freestyle final at Pan Pacifics

Canadian world record holder McIntosh misses 400m freestyle final at Pan Pacifics | iNFOnews.ca
Summer McIntosh, of Canada, looks at the scoreboard after competing in the women's 200-meter freestyle final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

IRVINE — Summer McIntosh has missed the A final in the 400-metre freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships.

The 19-year-old Canadian finished ninth overall in the heats with a time of four minutes 8.56 seconds.

McIntosh holds the world record in the event at 3:54.18 and is the reigning world champion.

American Katie Ledecky posted the fastest qualifying time at 4:03.48, with New Zealand’s Erika Fairweather second at 4:04.50.

McIntosh qualified for the B final, while Canadian Ella Cosgrove also advanced after finishing 13th overall.

McIntosh has three medals at the meet — gold in the 400 individual medley, silver in the 200 freestyle and bronze in a relay.


This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 14, 2026.

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