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Johannes Liebmann wins gold in 800-meter freestyle with European record

German swimmer Johannes Liebmann has won the gold medal in the 800-meter freestyle at the European Championships in Paris, setting a new European record.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Johannes Liebmann has won the gold medal in the 800-meter freestyle at the swimming European Championships in Paris. He set a new European record, highlighting his status as a favorite.

The event demonstrates that Liebmann is regarded as an emerging swimmer. According to kicker and Deutschlandfunk, this medal marks his first title at a European Championship.

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