Overview

• The DLV announced that Owe Fischer-Breiholz will not start the World Championships semifinal due to muscular problems in his right hamstring.
• He had advanced from Monday’s heat in 48.81 seconds, placing third despite cramps in the same leg.
• Fischer-Breiholz confirmed the scratch on Instagram, writing “Kein Halbfinale heute für mich” with a broken-heart emoji.
• With his withdrawal, Emil Agyekum is the lone German in the event after Joshua Abuaku was eliminated in the heats.
• The 21-year-old won U23 European gold in June in 48.01 seconds to break Karsten Warholm’s championship record and has trained in Frankfurt with coach Christian Kupper since late 2024.