Katie Ledecky clinches gold in 1500m freestyle at Pan Pacific Championships
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:39 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Katie Ledecky won gold in the 1500m freestyle on Wednesday at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California. Ledecky's winning time of 15:36.09 extends her unbeaten streak in the event to over 15 years. Australian Lani Pallister finished in second place with a time of 15:38.62. The meet has showcased several championship records, with impressive performances across various events. Other notable results include Gretchen Walsh setting a new championship record in the 50 butterfly and Lani Pallister winning gold in the women's 200 freestyle.
- •Ledecky wins 1500m gold with a time of 15:36.09.
- •Pallister takes silver with 15:38.62.
- •Gretchen Walsh sets championship record in 50 butterfly.
- •Lani Pallister wins women's 200 freestyle.
- •Several championship records were broken on day one.
- 5:39 AMThe Guardian Sport — Swim hero Katie Ledecky extends 16-year winning streak with Pan Pacs gold
- 5:03 AMYahoo Sports — Katie Ledecky extends 1500m freestyle streak to 16 years; U.S. gets relay world record at Pan Pacs
- 4:58 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Pan Pacific Championships: Katie Ledecky wins gold, extends unprecedented 1500m freestyle unbeaten streak
"American wins 1500m freestyle in 15min 36.09sec Walsh beats Douglass to claim 50m butterfly title Urlando breaks Michael Phelps’ 20-year-old record Katie Ledecky won the 1500m freestyle on opening night of the Pan Pacific Championships on Wednesday, earning the first international medal of her storied career on home soil. The two-time Olympic champion in the event was under her own world-record pace in the early stages of the 30-lap race, with fans at the outdoor pool in Irvine, California, on their feet cheering throughout. Continue reading...
"2026 Pan Pacific Championships: Katie Ledecky dominates 1500m for Pan Pacs gold.
"Katie Ledecky won her 11th career major international title in the 1500m free.
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 13, 2026, 5:39 AMSwim hero Katie Ledecky extends 16-year winning streak with Pan Pacs gold
American wins 1500m freestyle in 15min 36.09sec Walsh beats Douglass to claim 50m butterfly title Urlando breaks Michael Phelps’ 20-year-old record Katie Ledecky won the 1500m freestyle on opening night of the Pan Pacific Championships on Wednesday, earning the first international medal of her storied career on home soil. The two-time Olympic champion in the event was under her own world-record pace in the early stages of the 30-lap race, with fans at the outdoor pool in Irvine, California, on their feet cheering throughout. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 5:03 AMKatie Ledecky extends 1500m freestyle streak to 16 years; U.S. gets relay world record at Pan Pacs
Katie Ledecky won her 11th career major international title in the 1500m free.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:58 AM2026 Pan Pacific Championships: Katie Ledecky wins gold, extends unprecedented 1500m freestyle unbeaten streak
2026 Pan Pacific Championships: Katie Ledecky dominates 1500m for Pan Pacs gold.
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