Pan Pacs vs. Euros: Who Wins in a Dual Meet?

By SwimSwam Contributors on SwimSwam
Courtesy: Steven Gambino
In an Olympic or World Championship year, ranking the best swimmers and top performing countries is straightforward. They all gather together at the same pool on the same days and compete directly against one another. However, in a year like 2026, when the world’s best athletes are scattered between Pan Pacific Champs and European Champs, it’s not as simple.
Last weekend, on one side of the world at Pan Pacs, Kate Douglass