Martens Breaks 400m Freestyle World Record Video

April 16, 2025•1 min read

In the early hours of April 13, Beijing time, at the Stockholm Swimming Open, German swimmer Maerten broke the men's 400-meter freestyle world record, which had stood untouched for 16 years. (Click here for a detailed report.)Martens breaks the men's 400m freestyle world record, ending a 16-year-old drought.). Here's the video from the competition venue.

Martens' split times:

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