Overview

• The Deutscher Leichtathletik-Verband nominated 23 additional athletes on August 6 for the World Championships in Tokyo, set for September 13–21.
• Selections feature long jump Olympic champion Malaika Mihambo and shot put gold medalist Yemisi Ogunleye as leading medal hopes.
• This second nomination phase follows the late-May roster that included marathon runners and race walkers in the DLV’s phased selection process.
• Emerging contenders Julian Weber in javelin, discus specialist Marike Steinacker and hammer throw rising star Merlin Hummel also secured their berths.
• Athletes must achieve qualifying marks by the August 24 deadline as Germany aims to finalize a squad of roughly 75 competitors.