Chris Lindauer, the Paul A. Violich Director of Women's Swimming at Stanford, has been appointed to the coaching staff for the upcoming Pan-Pacific Championships held August 10-15 in Irvine, California. This decision follows Lindauer鈥檚 impressive national runner-up finish with Stanford at the 2026 NCAA Championships. He joins an experienced team led by Bob Bowman, with colleagues from prestigious swimming programs. The championships will showcase elite swimmers from the U.S., Australia, Canada, and Japan, making it a significant event on the international swimming calendar.

By the Numbers
  • Lindauer mentored two gold medalists and 13 Olympic qualifiers during his coaching career.
  • This season's NCAA team silver was Stanford's best finish during a head coach鈥檚 debut since 1989.
State of Play
  • The Pan Pacific Championships includes Open Water 10k competition on August 10.
  • Pool competitions will occur from August 12-15, featuring top swimmers across the Pacific Rim.
What's Next

Lindauer's coaching at the Pan Pacific Championships may enhance his profile for future national and international opportunities, alongside potential impacts on Team USA's performance at the event.

Bottom Line

Lindauer's selection reinforces USA Swimming's commitment to excellence and highlights his successful transition to elite coaching, aiming to further elevate U.S. swimming on the global stage.