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Lani Pallister ends Katie Ledecky's 16-year international 800m freestyle win streak

Australian swimmer Lani Pallister has achieved a stunning victory over American legend Katie Ledecky in the 800-meter freestyle, ending Ledecky's historic 16-year international undefeated streak in the event.

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ABC News confirms Australian swimmer Lani Pallister ended Katie Ledecky's 16-year undefeated streak.

  1. just nowSwimSwam confirms Australian swimmer Lani Pallister handed Katie Ledecky her first international loss in the 800m freestyle.
  2. just nowAl Jazeera reports Katie Ledecky's historic defeat in the 800m freestyle event.
  3. just nowMedia reports confirm Katie Ledecky's loss in the 800m freestyle.

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  • Al Jazeera

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    • · Lani Pallister defeated Katie Ledecky in an international 800m freestyle competition.

  • ESPN

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    • · Lani Pallister defeated Katie Ledecky in an international 800m freestyle competition.

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    • · Lani Pallister defeated Katie Ledecky in an international 800m freestyle competition.
    • · The competition where Lani Pallister defeated Katie Ledecky was the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships.
    • · Lani Pallister defeated Katie Ledecky on two consecutive nights at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships.

  • Swimming World Magazine

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    • · Lani Pallister defeated Katie Ledecky in an international 800m freestyle competition.

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Live updates

  1. 12:30 AM

    ABC News confirms Australian swimmer Lani Pallister ended Katie Ledecky's 16-year undefeated streak.

  2. Aug 16 · 5:40 PM

    SwimSwam confirms Australian swimmer Lani Pallister handed Katie Ledecky her first international loss in the 800m freestyle.

  3. Aug 16 · 10:00 AM

    Al Jazeera reports Katie Ledecky's historic defeat in the 800m freestyle event.

  4. Aug 16 · 9:22 AM

    Media reports confirm Katie Ledecky's loss in the 800m freestyle.

  5. Aug 16 · 8:30 AM

    ESPN reports Lani Pallister has handed Katie Ledecky her first international defeat in the 800m freestyle.

  6. Aug 16 · 7:31 AM

    ESPN confirms Lani Pallister's victory over Katie Ledecky, marking Ledecky's first international loss in the 800m freestyle.

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  • Ledecky's physical preparation status and comments following the race.
  • The official race date, venue, finishing times, and margin
  • Whether both alleged consecutive-night defeats were in the 800m freestyle
  • The precise scope and start date of the claimed 16-year undefeated streak
  • Official confirmation of the competition and results
  • Ledecky's post-race comments and physical preparation status

Update & correction history

  1. 12:30 AM

    ABC News confirms Australian swimmer Lani Pallister ended Katie Ledecky's 16-year undefeated streak.

  2. Aug 16 · 5:40 PM

    SwimSwam confirms Australian swimmer Lani Pallister handed Katie Ledecky her first international loss in the 800m freestyle.

  3. Aug 16 · 10:00 AM

    Al Jazeera reports Katie Ledecky's historic defeat in the 800m freestyle event.

  4. Aug 16 · 9:22 AM

    Media reports confirm Katie Ledecky's loss in the 800m freestyle.

  5. Aug 16 · 8:30 AM

    ESPN reports Lani Pallister has handed Katie Ledecky her first international defeat in the 800m freestyle.

  6. Aug 16 · 7:31 AM

    ESPN confirms Lani Pallister's victory over Katie Ledecky, marking Ledecky's first international loss in the 800m freestyle.

  7. Aug 16 · 7:02 AM

    Lani Pallister defeated Katie Ledecky at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, marking a historic second consecutive victory over the American swimmer.

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