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Lani Pallister Defeats Katie Ledecky as Kate Douglass Sets World Record
Just the facts
Australian swimmer Lani Pallister finished ahead of American Olympic champion Katie Ledecky in the 800-meter freestyle event. The result marked Ledecky's first international defeat in that event throughout her professional career. In the 50-meter freestyle, American swimmer Kate Douglass set a new world record twice during competition rounds. The achievements took place during the international Pan Pacific Swimming Championships.
Why this is news
International swimming competitions saw notable records set, including Lani Pallister defeating Katie Ledecky in the 800-meter freestyle and Kate Douglass setting a world record in the 50-meter freestyle.
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