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Lani Pallister has cemented her place in history, dethroning American legend Katie Ledecky in the women’s 800m freestyle at the Pan Pacifics with a time of 8:06.10.
The two embraced after the historic race, which snapped Ledecky’s remarkable 15-year undefeated streak in the 800m event on the world stage.
From left, silver medalist Katie Ledecky, of the United States, gold medalist Lani Pallister, of Australia, and bronze medalist Erika Fairweather. AP Photo/GREGORY BULL
Pallister was out in front from the starting gun, forcing the USA icon to fight for the silver with a time of 8:07.26, beating her idol for the second time in two nights.
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Lani Pallister and Sam Short have showcased Australia’s glittering 2028 Olympic middle-distance swimming prospects by claiming multiple gold medals at the Pan Pacific championships in California.
The 24-year-old Pallister continued her stunning meet when she downed American legend Katie Ledecky to win the 400m freestyle title on Saturday (AEST), following her 200m freestyle victory over Canadian superstar Summer McIntosh and silver behind Ledecky in the 1500m free, as well as gold in the 200m free relay.
“It’s been an incredible week,” Pallister said. “Chasing my goals, chasing dreams and having fun doing it.”
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Sam Short blasted a 3:40.52 400 Free PB, breaking Ian Thorpe's meet record from 1999, a mark that was older than Short himself Current photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography
When Grant Hackett swam 14:34 in 2001, it rewrote what was possible in the 1500 free. 25 years later, the latest in Australia’s proud distance legacy Sam Short finally took that record down.
Douglass dropped 0.30 seconds from her prelims World Record of a 23.49. She now has three of the five fastest performances all-time.
The final session of the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships will see Kate Douglass race three times after she set the world record in the 50 free this morning.
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