15 August 2026

Aussie Lani Pallister beats Katie Ledecky to win Pan Pacs 400 free

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Lani Pallister of Australia defeated Katie Ledecky in the 400-meter freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships. She finished in 3 minutes, 58. 42 seconds.

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