2026 Pan Pacific Championships: Katharine Berkoff breaks American Record in 50 backstroke to win gold

Katharine Berkoff set an American Record in the 50 meter backstroke to win gold at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships on August 14, 2026. The American swimmer had previously been seen competing at the TYR Pro Swim Series in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 17, 2026. Berkoff's record-breaking performance highlights her continued dominance in backstroke swimming on the international stage.