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Mihambo Wins Rehlingen as Top Athletes Post Early-Season Marks

Meeting records and season bests from established medallists give a clear read on fitness ahead of the European Championships in Birmingham.

Overview

  • Malaika Mihambo won the long jump at Rehlingen with a meeting record of 6.82 metres, sealing the victory on her final attempt on Sunday, May 24.
  • Sweden’s Daniel Ståhl set a new stadium record in the men’s discus at Rehlingen with 69.01 metres, finishing ahead of Germany’s Henrik Janssen and Steven Richter.
  • Merlin Hummel produced the European season best in the hammer with 81.27 metres at Fränkisch-Crumbach, underlining his status as a medal contender.
  • Yemisi Mabry returned from a short illness to post 18.81 metres in the women’s discus at Rehlingen and Katharina Maisch matched that mark to secure the early European Championship qualifying standard.
  • These late-May results will influence national selection and medal forecasts for the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham from August 10 to 16, with earlier performances such as Steven Richter’s 74.00‑metre April throw still shaping expectations.