Swimmer Sam Short says he is doubling down on a promise to “smash” the Americans at the upcoming Pan Pacific Championships, drawing attention for the sharp, confrontational wording.
Multiple outlets report the same theme: Short has repeated the pledge after initial coverage, and the comments are framed as part of his approach and mindset for the meet. The reporting focuses on the statement itself—its emphasis on competing against the United States—rather than on any additional specific claims about results or event details.
While the articles differ in how they describe the athletes involved and how they lead into the story, they converge on the core point that Short maintains the same message heading into the Pan Pacific event. Across outlets, the “US sledge” wording is presented as a reiteration of his earlier comments and a signal of confidence for the competition.
