Kate Douglass – Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month with Historic Performances at Pan Pacific 2026

Kate Douglass, the American swimmer, has been named Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month for her stellar performances at the U.S. National Championships and the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships in August. She kicked off August by clocking 51.93 in the 100m freestyle time trial at Nationals on August 1, ranking 4th all-time and just 0.05 seconds off Anna Moesch's American Record of 51.88. Two weeks later, Douglass tackled a massive program at Pan Pacs, competing in four individual events and three relays. She earned silver in the 50m butterfly (25.06) behind Gretchen Walsh, after becoming the third woman ever under 25 seconds in prelims (24.99). On Day 1, she anchored the mixed 4×100m medley relay with a 51.01 split, winning gold and breaking the world record (3:36.70). After a 4th-place finish in the 100m breaststroke on Day 2, Douglass rebounded on Day 3 by leading off the women's 4×100m freestyle relay in 51.69, missing the world record by 0.01 seconds but breaking the American Record (51.88) and ranking 2nd all-time. Her historic final day began with a world record in the 50m freestyle prelims (23.49), breaking Walsh's 23.55. In the evening, she produced a stunning 23.19 in the final to win gold, shattering her own record by 0.3 seconds and dominating the field by 1.53%. Twenty minutes later, she took silver in the 200m breaststroke (2:22.57). She then anchored the women's 4×100m medley relay with a 52.23 split, securing gold and a Championship Record (3:50.43). On August 24, 2026, Douglass was named to the 2026-27 U.S. National Team in six events, showcasing her incredible versatility. Ultra Swim is the shampoo made for swimmers, gently removing harmful chlorine and preventing damaged hair—so you can swim all you want without sacrificing your hair.