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World Record Holder Summer McIntosh Misses 400 Free Final At Pan Pacific Championships

Summer McIntosh, the world record holder, misses the 400m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific Championships

By · Published August 14, 2026  22:28 UTC · Updated August 17, 2026  17:33 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 9 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 6.
  • Primary Driver: Summer McIntosh, the world record holder, misses the 400m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific Championships
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The swimming world is reacting to Summer McIntosh's absence from the 400m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific Championships. The Canadian swimmer, who holds the world record in the event, did not advance.

McIntosh has acknowledged a 'misjudgment' in her approach to the race. The Guardian notes that McIntosh has since won the 400m medley gold.

The New York Times reports that Katie Ledecky has taken the top seed in the 400m freestyle final. The question of what led to McIntosh's misjudgment remains open.

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Who is Summer McIntosh?

Summer McIntosh is a Canadian swimmer and the current world record holder in the 400m freestyle.

What event did McIntosh miss?

McIntosh missed the 400m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific Championships.

Who took the top seed in the 400m freestyle final?

Katie Ledecky took the top seed in the 400m freestyle final.

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