U.S. quartet shatters mixed 4x100 medley relay world record at Pan Pacs
Team USA set a new world best of 3:36.70 in the mixed 4x100 medley relay to close the opening night of the Pan Pacific Championships.
On the first evening of the Pan Pacific Championships, the United States secured a world record in the mixed 4x100 medley relay, touching in 3:36.70. The quartet comprised backstroker Will Modglin, breaststroke record-holder Van Mathias, butterflyer Gretchen Walsh and freestyler Kate Douglass, whose final split was a swift 51.01. Their effort placed them well ahead of Australia, which earned silver with a time of 3:39.30, and Canada, which took bronze in 3:43.22.
The mixed medley event, which allows each nation to choose the order and gender of swimmers for each stroke, has become a tactical showcase in swimming. The record-breaking swim caps a night already marked by fast performances and suggests further relay dominance for Team USA throughout the championships. The achievement underscores the depth of American talent in both individual and team events.
Why it matters
The record demonstrates U.S. swimming depth and sets a new benchmark for mixed relay competition.
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