Krause finishes seventh in the hurdles, while Weber secures a medal - Competitor Krause Finishes Seventh in Obstacle Contest - Champion Weber Secures a Medal
Germany's Julian Weber Chases Gold in Javelin Final at Tokyo World Championships
Julian Weber, the world's number one javelin thrower, is Germany's biggest gold hope in the final of the event at the ongoing Athletics World Championships in Tokyo. Weber aims to end his streak of fourth-place finishes, including his most recent fourth-place finish at the 2019 World Championships in Doha.
In the qualifying round, Weber managed 87.21 meters, securing his place in the final. However, the sweltering conditions on the hottest day of the championships took a toll on Weber, who felt the heat more than expected.
Weber's trainer, Harald Weber, was present to support him during the competition. Fellow German athlete, Frank Busemann, an Atlanta silver medalist, also lent his support to Weber in the hurdles race.
Meanwhile, in the women's 3000m hurdles final, Gesa Krause, a two-time European champion, placed seventh with a season's best of 9:14.27 minutes. Krause demonstrated her fighting qualities after falling in the final news race. Her compatriot, Doris Lemngole, and Norah Jeruto from Kazakhstan also fell in the finish of the hurdles race. Peruth Chemutai from Uganda also fell earlier in the race.
In the women's event, Faith Cherotich from Kenya won the gold medal with a time of 8:51.59 minutes. Emil Agyekum impressively qualified fifth for the 400m hurdles final, breaking the 48-second barrier for the first time since Harald Schmid.
Isaac Nader from Portugal won the men's 1500m final with a time of 3:34.10 minutes. Robert Farken, who qualified late for the final, placed sixth with a time of 3:35.15 minutes. Eileen Demes failed to qualify, finishing 24th in 55.98 seconds. Elena Kelety ran a personal best of 54.61 seconds, finishing 15th in her event.
Unfortunately, U23 European Champion Owe Fischer-Breiholz had to withdraw due to injury.
As the final approaches, Weber stated he is feeling better and is fit for the competition, but not at 100 percent. The world-leader will be looking to break his streak of fourth-place finishes and bring home the gold for Germany in the javelin throw final.
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