Teen obliterates men's world record in 1,500m freestyle first
The world record for the men's 1,500m freestyle, an event once dominated by Grant Hackett and Kieren Perkins, has been smashed by German star Johannes Liebmann.
On Saturday, German swimmer Johannes Liebmann shattered the men's 1,500m freestyle world record during the European Aquatics Championships in France. The 19-year-old achieved a remarkable time of 14 minutes and 26.79 seconds, becoming the first swimmer to break the 14-minute 30-second barrier. Liebmann's impressive performance set a new world-best mark, surpassing the previous record by 3.88 seconds.
At the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, American swimmer Kate Douglass reclaimed the women's 50 metres freestyle world record with a time of 23.49 seconds.
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