Germany Secures Silver and Final Spots at European Athletics Indoor Championships

Max Heß wins triple jump silver with a season-best performance, while Yemisi Ogunleye advances to the shot put final as a strong medal contender.

Max Heß claimed silver in the triple jump at the European Athletics Indoor Championships with a leap of 17.43 meters, setting a new world-leading mark before being surpassed by Italy's Andy Díaz Hernández.
Díaz Hernández won gold with a jump of 17.71 meters, also achieving a new world-leading distance, while Italy's Andrea Dallavalle took bronze with 17.19 meters.
Heß's performance marked a resurgence in his career after injuries and highlighted his return to the international elite following top finishes at the 2024 Olympics and European Championships.
Yemisi Ogunleye, Olympic shot put champion, qualified for Sunday's final with a throw of 18.95 meters, demonstrating her readiness to compete for another major medal.
Two other German shot putters, Katharina Maisch and Alina Kenzel, also advanced to the final, ranking sixth and eighth in the qualification round, respectively.