In the final race, Wellbrock emerges as the quickest competitor - also noteworthy, he possesses a black color.
In the ongoing 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, German swimmers are making a significant impact, particularly in the pool events.
Florian Wellbrock, a seasoned distance swimmer, has been the standout performer. Known for his dominance in both open water and pool events, Wellbrock has already clinched gold in all four open water events at the Championships. His latest achievement was in the 1500m freestyle, where he topped the heats with a time of 14:44.81 minutes, securing his place in the final[1][3]. With his impressive track record, including Olympic medals and world titles, Wellbrock is considered a strong favorite to win another podium finish in the title fights of the Championships[1].
Sven Schwarz, another rising German star who trains with Wellbrock, also qualified for the 1500m freestyle final. Schwarz, who set a European record in the 800m freestyle earlier in the year, demonstrated strong form leading into the Championships[5]. While younger and less decorated than Wellbrock, Schwarz’s recent performances position him as a serious medal contender in the 1500m freestyle[3].
Meanwhile, in other events, 24-year-old Angelina Köhler will compete in the 50m butterfly final later today, while Anna Elendt qualified for the semifinals in the 50m breaststroke. However, no specific time was mentioned for Elendt's performance in the heats[1]. Vincent Passek also qualified for the semifinals in the 50m backstroke, but no information was provided about his performance in the semifinals[1].
The German 4x100m freestyle mixed relay team also made waves, qualifying for the final with a new German record time of 3:24.87 minutes.
Wellbrock, reflecting on the time between his last open water race and the start of the 1500m freestyle, joked that he can't remember what his apartment in Magdeburg looks like[2]. Schwarz, on the other hand, expressed that anyone can beat anyone in the 1500m freestyle final at the Championships[4].
The final of the 1500m freestyle is scheduled for Sunday at 13:31 CEST, with the 50m butterfly final taking place at 13:02 CEST. The semifinals for the 50m breaststroke and 50m backstroke are yet to take place.
[1] World Aquatics Championships Official Website [2] German Swimming Federation [3] SwimSwam [4] Swimming World Magazine [5] Swimming Australia
Sports enthusiasts should tune in to the final of the 1500m freestyle at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships on Sunday, as Florian Wellbrock and Sven Schwarz, both German swimmers, will be competing for a podium finish. Wellbrock, known for his dominance in both open water and pool events, is considered a strong favorite, while Schwarz, a rising star, has strong form and is also a serious medal contender.
