Katie Cosgriffe of Burlington, Ontario, won a silver medal and set a new Canadian national record in the women's 100m butterfly [1].
The achievement marks a significant milestone for Canadian para-swimming, establishing a new benchmark for performance in the S8-S10 and S13-S14 classifications [1].
Cosgriffe competed in the 2026 Para Pan Pacific Swimming Championships held in Walnut, California [1]. During the women's 100m butterfly final, she clocked a time of 1:05.77 [1]. This time not only secured her place on the podium but also officially broke the previous Canadian national record for her classification [1].
The event brought together top para-athletes from across the Pacific Rim to compete in a series of high-stakes finals. Cosgriffe's performance in the S8-S10, S13-S14 category highlighted the competitive depth of the Canadian squad in the U.S. [1].
While Cosgriffe secured silver in her event, other Canadian athletes also found success at the championships. Reports said that Danielle Dorris earned a silver medal for Canada in a different category, the women's butterfly S5-7 [2].
The 2026 championships serve as a critical measuring stick for athletes as they refine their times and techniques. For Cosgriffe, the record-breaking swim in California provides a new personal and national standard to defend in future international competitions [1].
“Katie Cosgriffe set a new Canadian record of 1:05.77”
The establishment of a new national record by Cosgriffe demonstrates Canada's growing competitiveness in the higher-classification para-swimming events. By lowering the national benchmark in the 100m butterfly, Canada increases its visibility and potential medal count for future global championships.
