Pallister hands Ledecky her first international 800 free loss
In a stunning upset, Katie Ledecky loses her first international 800m freestyle race in 2026.
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Sources (8)
- Katie Ledecky handed first international 800m freestyle loss in stunner New York Post · 9h ago
- Katie Ledecky: "I'm really proud of the history I have in this event, and that doesn't go anywhere" SwimSwam · 17h ago
- Lani Pallister dethrones Katie Ledecky to claim Pan Pacs 400m freestyle crown The Guardian · 17h ago
- Lani Pallister Hands Katie Ledecky Her First Ever International Loss In The Women's 800 Free SwimSwam · 17h ago
- Lani Pallister stuns Katie Ledecky in 800m free at Pan Pacific Championships USA Today · 1d ago
- Australia’s Lani Pallister topples 800m freestyle queen Katie Ledecky at Pan Pacs The Guardian · 1d ago
- World record holder Summer McIntosh's blunder opens door for Aussie gold, Kiwi bronze Stuff · 1d ago
- Ledecky told a 14-year-old Lani Pallister to ‘dream big’. She just beat her for the first time SMH.com.au · 1d ago
What happened
In the 800m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific Championships, Lani Pallister of Australia beat Katie Ledecky. Pallister, 14, is the youngest swimmer to win an individual gold medal at the Pan Pacs.
According to USA Today and The Guardian, Pallister's victory marks Ledecky's first international loss in the event. SMH.com.au adds that Ledecky had previously encouraged Pallister to dream big.
Stuff notes that Summer McIntosh, the world record holder, did not medal in the event.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 17h ago.
Questions people are asking
Who won the 800m freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships?
Lani Pallister won the 800m freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships.
How old is Lani Pallister?
Lani Pallister is 14 years old.
Who did Lani Pallister beat in the 800m freestyle final?
Lani Pallister beat Katie Ledecky in the 800m freestyle final.
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