Overview
- Hummel opened the World Championships final with 82.77 m to set a lifetime best and briefly lead after round one in Tokyo.
- Ethan Katzberg of Canada retained his title with a championship-record 84.70 m, with Hungary’s Bence Halász taking bronze at 82.69 m.
- The silver is Germany’s third medal of these championships after podium finishes by Malaika Mihambo in long jump and Amanal Petros in the marathon.
- Reports highlight Hummel’s use of a self-developed AI analysis app and a rigorous nutrition routine as part of his rapid rise this season.
- Attention turns to the javelin, where world leader Julian Weber qualified for Thursday’s final with 87.21 m as he pursues his first global medal.