As part of the East German national swim team, Axel was frustrated that his sporting achievements were used to improve the reputation of the state.
After meeting the West German swim team at an international event, he asked for help to escape. This is Axel Mitbauer’s story. #Keepfreedomunlocked #🗝️
Axel Mitbauer, the East German Swimmer
By rokur
rokur
Production engineer and certified swim coach. Full-time IT consultant, spare-time swimming aficionado. 2 sons, 2 daughters and a wife. President of the Faroe Islands Aquatics Federation. Likes to run :-)