Van Mathias Had Back Spasm Before Prelims of 50 Breast: “I couldn’t walk… 6 hours ago”

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam
2026 PAN PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIPSAugust 12-15, 2026
Irvine, California
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Van Mathias was elated after his 50 Breast silver medal performance in Irvine tonight, and with good reason. Before his prelims swim, Mathias suffered a back spasm, saying he wasn’t able to walk in the early afternoon after the prelims. Luckily, Mathias an