Overview
- Sven Schwarz, who out-touched Lukas Märtens on Friday in the 800 m freestyle, won in 7:41.14 by 0.17 seconds after a lap‑by‑lap duel.
- Lukas Märtens, following Thursday’s 400 m title in 3:41.76, confirmed world‑class form that sits just off the year’s best time.
- Isabel Gose added the 1,500 m crown on Friday in 15:59.42 after taking the 400 m in 4:02.92, despite managing a shoulder issue.
- European record holder Johannes Liebmann, 19, skipped Berlin while sitting Abitur exams and with a mild infection, yet his 7:37.94 in Stockholm stands for selection.
- The championships serve as Germany’s last chance to meet times for the European Championships in Paris from July 31 to August 16, with up to four swimmers per event eligible.