2026 Pan Pacific Championships: Katie Ledecky wins gold, extends unprecedented 1500m freestyle unbeaten streak

Katie Ledecky won gold in the 1500m freestyle event at the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, further extending her unprecedented unbeaten streak in the event. The competition took place with Ledecky representing the United States, continuing her dominance in distance freestyle swimming. The article was published on August 13, 2026, written by Griffin Hadley for Yahoo Sports.