Lani Pallister challenges Katie Ledecky at Pan Pacific Championships

Lani Pallister faces Katie Ledecky in the 800m freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships tonight in Irvine, California. This race represents a potential turning point as Pallister seeks to become the first swimmer to beat Ledecky in this event at a championship final. Ledecky has dominated the 800m for 13 years, only interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Pallister has been closing the gap, finishing just 36 hundredths of a second behind Ledecky at the 2025 World Championships. Coverage is set to air live on Peacock and NBCSN at 10 p.m. ET.

• 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Lani Pallister, who saved Katie Ledecky's autograph, has a chance to snap Ledecky's gold-medal streak