Aussie open water swim queen Johnson triumphs at Pan Pacs

Moesha Johnson, the Australian open water swim queen, claimed victory at the Pan Pacific Championships 10-kilometre race held in Long Beach, California. The event took place on the same waterfront where future Olympic competitions will be staged. Johnson, a 28-year-old athlete, led the race from the outset and crossed the finish line first, finishing in one hour, 55 minutes, and 33 seconds.

Her margin of victory was more than 26 seconds ahead of silver medalist Airi Ebina from Japan, with Ichika Kajimoto (also from Japan) securing the bronze. In the field of 23 swimmers, fellow Australian Jacqueline Davison-McGovern finished in fifth place. Johnson expressed her desire to deliver an impressive performance in front of an American audience ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Despite being well ahead by the final stretch, she maintained her lead to ensure a dominating display. This win follows a remarkable year for Johnson, who has consistently won races across the World Cup series, including the 10km and 3km events. With an Olympic silver medal under her belt from the 2024 Paris Games and three world championship gold medals, Johnson continues to dominate the open water swimming scene.