Current German Distance Freestyle Crew All Over All-Time Ranks

Current German Distance Freestyle Crew All Over All-Time World Rankings

The present state of German distance freestyle is phenomenal, because the nation has produced a formidable assortment of athletes from the 400-meter distance via the 1500. Of the 5 premier athletes within the German arsenal, 4 see one another every day, coaching in Magdeburg beneath the watch of coach Bernd Berkhahn.

While Lukas Märtens is the headliner for the Magdeburg group, due to his Olympic champion and world-record standing, he’s joined on the stacked deck by multi-time Olympic medalist Florian Wellbrock, Oliver Klemet and rising star Johannes Liebmann. Last week, Liebmann broke the European document within the 800 freestyle, going 7:37.94 on the Swim Open Stockholm. The different member of the Germany’s powerhouse distance contingent is Sven Schwarz, a former European-record holder within the 800 freestyle.

In the all-time 1500 freestyle rankings, all 5 of Germany’s stars sit within the top-18.

To emphasize Germany’s distance excellence, here’s a take a look at the place its present standouts stand within the all-time rankings.

All-Time Rankings

400 Freestyle

1. Lukas Märtens – 3:39.96 (World Record)
17. Oliver Klemet – 3:42.81

800 Freestyle

6. Johannes Liebmann – 7:37.94 (European Record)
7. Sven Schwarz – 7:38.12
12. Lukas Märtens – 7:39.10
15. Florian Wellbrock – 7:39.63
35. Oliver Klemet – 7:44.61

1500 Freestyle

8. Florian Wellbrock – 14:34.89
9. Sven Schwarz – 14:35.69
13. Oliver Klemet – 14:39.03
17. Johannes Liebmann – 14:39.67
18. Lukas Märtens – 14:40.28