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Julian Weber javelin competition success

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German javelin thrower Julian Weber achieved significant success in mid-2026. At the German Athletics Championships in Bochum, Weber secured his sixth consecutive national title with a throw of 82.60 meters. Following this national victory, Weber competed in the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, where he won the gold medal. His final attempt of 90.40 meters set a new European Championship record, surpassing the previous mark of 89.72 meters. This victory allowed Weber to overcome a deficit in the final rounds despite having previously struggled with back injuries. The event resulted in a German ~~athlete~~ 1-2 finish, as Nick Thumm earned the silver medal ~~at the European event~~ with a throw of 83.76 meters. Weber attributed the broader success of the German team—which earned 21 medals, the highest count since 1998—to long-term improvements in German youth development and training. Other notable German performances included Frederik Ruppert winning gold in the 3,000m steeplechase and Emil Agyekum winning silver in the 400m hurdles. In the men’s javelin, 19-year-old Topi Parviainen of Finland finished eighth in his major championship debut.

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