Johannes Liebmann on Progression at Magdeburg: “A good feeling to swim… with the big names”

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Johannes Liebmann threw down a huge PB in the 1500 Free in Stockholm tonight, clocking a 14:39.67 to break 14:40 (and 14:50) for the first time in his young career. The 19-year-old had a previous personal best of 14:53 from last year. After the race, Liebmann spoke about his progression since starting to train with Bernd Berkhahn at Magdeburg.

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man of isle
2 months ago

he found his pace in the last 300. Imagine if he had found it a bit sooner!

Carl
2 months ago

only 1 year so far with Bernd, wonder where 2028 will yield

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