ARE YOU KIDDING?! 🤯 Sam Short has just taken down Ian Thorpe’s legendary Pan Pacs Championships record from 1999, clocking an incredible 3:40.52 to win 400m freestyle gold! Thorpe’s 3:41.83 had stood for 27 years. Not any more. What a swim 🔥🔥 Watch out LA 2028. But first 👀 watch Sam in the 1500m free on the final day of Pan Pacs tomorrow. 💪 💥 Heats: 10am local time / 3am AEST (next day) 🥇 Finals: 7pm local time / 12pm AEST (next day) 🏆 2026 Pan Pacific Championships 🗓️ August 12-15 📍 Irvine, California 📺 Watch LIVE on 9Now. Check your local guides for specific channels and times. *** Every Dolphin started in a local lane - building strength and confidence one lap at a time. Find your local pool with SwimFinder today and share what swimming builds for you with #FindYourStartingBlock!