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Merlin Hummel Wins World Silver in Hammer With 82.77m in Tokyo

The 23-year-old's 82.77m personal best ends a 20-year German medal drought in the men's event.

Merlin Hummel jubelt bei der WM
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Hummel gewinnt in Tokio WM-Silber
Joyeux erreicht das Dreisprung-Finale

Overview

  • Hummel opened the final with 82.77m to take the lead before reigning champion Ethan Katzberg responded in round two with 84.70m to win gold.
  • Katzberg’s mark set a championship and personal best, while Hungary’s Bence Halász claimed bronze at 82.69m, eight centimeters behind Hummel.
  • All of Hummel’s valid throws surpassed 80 meters, underscoring a breakout season after first clearing 80m in May and reaching 81.27m at the Team-EM in Madrid.
  • The result delivered Germany’s third medal of these championships after silvers from Malaika Mihambo in long jump and Amanal Petros in the marathon.
  • Hummel credits technical refinements, targeted nutrition and a self-developed AI analysis app for his rapid gains; the silver carries a $35,000 prize.