Swimming at the Olympics - Biedermann trusts Martens swimming world record
Paul Biedermann trusts freestyle swimmer Lukas Märtens with the World record over 400 meters. "Lukas has the talent and ambitions and he is one of the few swimmers currently whom I believe can swim under 3:40 minutes," said the World record holder to the German Press Agency. "I would be happy if Lukas could undercut the record."
Biedermann set the unbeaten record of 3:40.07 minutes in Rome in 2009. At the German Championships at the end of this year, Märtens was long on World record pace. In 3:40.33 minutes, the 22-year-old holds the World year best time. In the Olympic race on Saturday, the Magdeburger is among the top favorites.
"Of course it would be nice if the World record stayed in Germany and in Saxony-Anhalt," said Biedermann, who comes from Halle an der Saale. The 37-year-old holds the World record in 1:42.00 minutes also over 200 meters Freestyle.
- Lukas Märtens hails from Saxony-Anhalt, like the renowned swimmer Paul Biedermann, who set the World record over 400 meters in 2009.
- At the International swimming competitions in Paris, both German swimmers, Biedermann and Märtens, have made significant contributions to the country's swimming reputation.
- During the World Championships, Paul Biedermann expressed his support for Lukas Märtens, seeing potential in him to break the World record in the 400-meter freestyle event.
- In comparison to other swimmers worldwide, Lukas Märtens showcased impressive performance, placing him in the elite group capable of breaking the 3:40-minute barrier set by Biedermann.
- Despite the intense competition in the upcoming Olympic race, both Germany and Saxony-Anhalt remain hopeful that the World record in freestyle swimming might remain in their region, with swimmers like Biedermann and Märtens leading the charge.
