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Lani Pallister takes down Katie Ledecky for second straight night at Pan Pacs

A 800‑metre freestyle upset ends a 14‑year reign as a rising Australian topples the sport’s dominant champion.

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{ "epilogue": "Australia's Lani Pallister defeated Katie Ledecky in the 800-meter freestyle at the Pan Pacs, ending Ledecky's 14-year unbeaten streak in the event. The victory marked Pallister's second consecutive win over Ledecky at the competition, handing her the first international 800 free loss of her career." }

Epilogue added 27d ago, after coverage quieted.

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An upset unfolded in the women's 800‑metre freestyle final at the Pan Pacific Championships when the reigning champion was beaten. Lani Pallister secured the gold, delivering her second consecutive night defeating Katie Ledecky at the meet. The result ended Ledecky’s dominance in the event at the international level.

Sports Illustrated highlighted that the race snapped a 14‑year unbeaten run for Ledecky in the 800 free, while ESPN called it her first international loss in that distance. Yahoo Sports reported the upset, and The New York Times noted the back‑to‑back victories for Pallister. NBC Sports added that Pallister had previously saved Ledecky’s autograph, framing the win as a narrative shift.

Analysts will watch the upcoming World Aquatics Championships to see whether Pallister’s victory marks a broader change in women's distance swimming or remains an isolated result, and how Ledecky plans her next international campaign.

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Who won the women's 800‑metre freestyle final at the Pan Pacific Championships?

Lani Pallister won the event.

Whose 14‑year unbeaten streak in the 800 free was ended?

Katie Ledecky’s 14‑year unbeaten streak ended.

How many consecutive nights did Pallister defeat Ledecky at the Pan Pacs?

Pallister defeated Ledecky on two straight nights.

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