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Liebmann, Douglass set swimming world records in Paris and California

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Liebmann, Douglass set swimming world records in Paris and California
Summary

Germany's Johannes Liebmann and American Kate Douglass set new world records on August 15, 2026, during competitions in Paris and California. Liebmann, 19, achieved a time of 14:26.79 in the men's 1500m freestyle, breaking the previous record by nearly four seconds. Douglass, 24, clocked 23.49 seconds in the women's 50m freestyle during heats at the Pan Pacific Championships, reclaiming the record from Gretchen Walsh. Both swimmers have marked significant milestones in their careers with these performances, highlighting a competitive in international swimming.

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  • •Liebmann breaks the men's 1500m freestyle record at 14:26.79.
  • •Douglass regains the women's 50m freestyle record with a time of 23.49 seconds.
  • •Liebmann is the first to swim under 14:30 in this event.
  • •Both athletes showcased their talents at major swimming events.
  • •Douglass had previously set the record at 23.59 seconds.
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  • 6:53 PMYahoo Sports — Liebmann and Douglass set world records on same day
  • 6:52 PMBBC Sport — Liebmann and Douglass set world records on same day
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Germany's Johannes Liebmann and American Kate Douglass set swimming world records on Saturday, dazzling crowds at events in Paris and California.

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Germany's Johannes Liebmann and American Kate Douglass set swimming world records on Saturday, dazzling crowds at events in Paris and California.

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