Pallister hands Ledecky her first international 800 free loss
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Key Points:
- Lani Pallister of Australia defeated Katie Ledecky in the 800-meter freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships, marking Ledecky's first international loss in this event.
- Pallister finished with a time of 8:06.10, breaking Ledecky's 2018 championship record.
- Katie Ledecky, a four-time Olympic champion, took silver with a time of 8:07.26.
- Ledecky's only other defeat in an 800-meter freestyle final since 2010 was at a domestic meet in February 2024 against Summer McIntosh of Canada.
- Pallister acknowledged Ledecky's dominance in the sport following her victory.
