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Johannes Liebmann sets world record in 1,500m freestyle at European Championships

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 6:18 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Johannes Liebmann sets world record in 1,500m freestyle at European Championships

Summary

Germany's Johannes Liebmann broke the world record in the 1,500 meters freestyle, winning gold at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris. Liebmann, at just 19 years old, clocked in at 14:26.79, surpassing the previous record set by Bobby Finke. He also secured gold in the 800m freestyle earlier in the event. Hungary's Zalan Sarkany earned silver, while Oliver Klemet from Germany took home bronze. This victory marks a significant achievement for Liebmann at his first European Championships.

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By the Numbers

•Johannes Liebmann breaks the 1,500m freestyle world record.
•Liebmann finishes with a time of 14:26.79 in Paris.
•He previously won gold in the 800m freestyle.
•Hungary's Zalan Sarkany takes silver in the event.
•Oliver Klemet wins bronze for Germany.

Latest Updates

6:37 PMYahoo Sports — Johannes Liebmann shatters Bobby Finke's world record in 1500m freestyle
6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Liebmann sets world record to win European gold in 1,500m freestyle

What they're saying

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Germany's Johannes Liebmann broke the world record to win gold in the 1,500 metres freestyle at the European Aquatics Championships on Saturday. The 19-year-old triumphed in Paris in 14:26.
— Yahoo Sports