The 2026 Australian Swimming Trials continued on Day 2 with a thrilling lineup of events, including Commonwealth and Pan Pac roster spots, and Para Pan Pac selection across multi-class events. The women's 100 breaststroke saw 17-year-old Sienna Toohey make a splash, breaking her own All-Comers Record and becoming the third-fastest Australian of all time. Her time of 1:05.97 not only secured her a spot at the Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific Championships but also broke the SA qualifying time, earning her a place on the national team. Ella Ramsay, finishing second, also improved her personal best, while Sienna Harben and Tara Kinder rounded out the podium. The women's 50 butterfly was a close race, with Alexandria Perkins claiming victory in 25.60, just shy of her season-best. Lily Price and Mackenzie Burns/Claudia Fydler tied for third, both setting new personal bests. In the women's 100 backstroke, Kaylee McKeown dominated, winning with a new season-best time of 57.77, solidifying her position as the third-fastest woman in the world. Iona Anderson, who had a back injury last year, impressed with a time of 58.60, moving into 4th in the world rankings. The men's 200 freestyle saw no clear favorite, with Edward Sommerville leading the national rankings. The men's 100 backstroke was a close race, with Henry Allan securing a runner-up finish, and Isaac Cooper scratching the final. Matt Temple's 50.60 swim in the prelims placed him 4th in the 2025-26 world rankings. Kyle Chalmers, however, scratched out of the final after setting a new personal best in the prelims. The multi-class events showcased impressive performances, with Jasmine Greenwood, Kael Thompson, Montana Atkinson, Declan Budd, Timothy Hodge, and Alex Saffy all qualifying for the Para Pan Pac team. The trials continued with the men's 100 butterfly, where multiple swimmers hit Para Pan Pac qualifying times, led by Declan Budd. The day's events highlighted the depth of talent in Australian swimming, with many swimmers securing their spots on the national team and setting new personal bests.
