Aussie star Lani Pallister ends American GOAT's 16-year win streak
Lani Pallister becomes the first wimmer to beat American Katie Ledecky over 800m at a senior international swim meet as Australia wraps up a glittering Pan Pacific Swimming Championships.
Australian swimmer Lani Pallister has ended the 16-year winning streak of American Katie Ledecky by winning the 800m freestyle at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships. Pallister secured four gold medals overall, including victories in the 200m, 400m, 800m, and 4x200m relay events. Sam Short added to Australia's success with three individual gold medals, breaking records set by Ian Thorpe and Grant Hackett.
Ledecky, who had previously defeated Pallister in a domestic event in February 2024, expressed her admiration for Pallister's performance. The Australian team dominated the meet, securing 15 gold medals, 11 silver, and nine bronze, behind the United States' total of 19 gold, 22 silver, and nine bronze.
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