# @dolphinsaus on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DcC4vbvRtxs
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69021528-dolphinsaus-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/de6998c9c1.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-08-15T03:09:22.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Australian Dolphins Swim Team (@dolphinsaus) — https://gondola.cc/dolphinsaus

## Caption

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.

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Michael P. Hall | @mphcentral | https://gondola.cc/mphcentral | Photographer |

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