Lani Pallister wins women's 800 free at Pan Pacific Championships
SwimSwam • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Lani Pallister secured victory in the women's 800 free at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, held in Irvine, California. This win marked a significant milestone as it ended Katie Ledecky's streak, making it her first international loss in this event. Pallister expressed ambitions to break the 800 free world record, which she believes she can achieve, having already set the SCM 800 free record previously. The championships took place from August 12 to 15, 2026.
- •Lani Pallister won the women's 800 free at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships.
- •Pallister's win is Katie Ledecky's first international loss in this event.
- •The championships were held in Irvine, California, from August 12-15, 2026.
- •Pallister aims to break the women's 800 free world record.
- 4:04 PMSwimSwam — Lani Pallister on 800 Free WR: “Definitely a world record I think I’m capable of” - SwimSwam
"For the second time, a Dean Boxall-trained athlete has ended a legendary Katie Ledecky streak. Last night, Lani Pallister won the women's 800 free
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