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Lani Pallister ends Katie Ledecky’s 14-year unbeaten reign in 800m freestyle

After 14 years, Katie Ledecky's reign in the 800m freestyle has ended.

By · Published August 16, 2026  23:28 UTC · Updated August 19, 2026  11:40 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: After 14 years, Katie Ledecky's reign in the 800m freestyle has ended.
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Lani Pallister has ended Katie Ledecky's 14-year unbeaten streak in the event. Pallister's victory is the first time Ledecky has lost an international 800m freestyle race.

The event took place at a competition where Caeleb Douglass also broke the 50m freestyle world record. The question of whether Pallister will defend her title remains open.

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Who won the 800m freestyle race?

Lani Pallister.

How long had Katie Ledecky been unbeaten in the 800m freestyle?

14 years.

What other record was broken at the same competition?

Caeleb Douglass broke the 50m freestyle world record.

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