NBC Olympics 2026

Berkoff breaks American Record in 50m backstroke

<i>NBC Olympics</i><br/>Athletes compete at the 2026 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships.

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Published August 13, 2026 9:10 pm

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Katharine Berkoff and Regan Smith swam to a 1-2 finish for the U.S. in the 50m backstroke at Pan Pacs, with Berkoff setting a Championship Record and breaking her own American record with a time of 26.90 seconds.

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