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Katzberg Breaks Diamond League Hammer Record as German Runners Post Mile and Two‑Mile Bests

The marks serve as a midseason barometer for athletes targeting national trials plus the European Championships in Birmingham.

Overview

  • Ethan Katzberg won the hammer in Eugene with a throw of 83.33 metres, which set a Diamond League record and was the world lead for the season.
  • Merlin Hummel, the world silver medallist, finished third with 79.01 metres, showing solid form but below his personal best from earlier this year.
  • Robert Farken improved the German mile record to 3:47.76 and Mohamed Abdilaahi ran a German best of 8:10.34 over the rarely contested two miles, finishing second to Parker Wolfe.
  • Olympic champions produced tune-up performances: long jump gold medallist Malaika Mihambo recorded a season best of 6.92m for fifth, shot put winner Yemisi Mabry reached 19.14m for fifth, and Gesa Felicitas Krause ran 9:07.50 for sixth in the steeplechase.
  • These results at the Prefontaine Classic give selectors and athletes concrete benchmarks as they finalise form for late‑July national championships and the European Championships in mid‑August.