"Nailing it to the max!": Euphoria fills Julian Weber after smashing the 90-meter barrier
Julian Weber is bewildered post-Mega-Wurf incident, seeking clarification on the event's unfolding.
With a mind-blowing throw of 91.06 meters, German javelin prodigy, Julian Weber, left the world stunned at the season opener, effortlessly joining the 90-meter club.
After years of trying, Julian Weber could barely believe his eyes as he finally achieved the monumental milestone that has long eluded him. The exuberance is palpable—”I can't even comprehend what just happened tonight. I think I should watch it again, I was just feelin’ amazing,” exclaimed Weber, as he basked in the afterglow of his record-breaking performance in Doha.
Known for his uncanny ability to hurl the javelin with precision and power, the celebrated Mainz native becomes the seventh German to accomplish this remarkable feat. The expansive Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, which has been a happy hunting ground for German javelin throwers, finally witnessed an awe-inspiring moment that brought Weber's world-leading performance to the forefront.
The Olympic sixth-place finisher offered a captivating narrative of his evening's triumph, as he recounted his thrilling journey from a throw of 89.84 meters in the fifth round, which already surpassed his three-year-old personal best, to his spine-tingling, winning throw in the decisive round that snatched victory from Indian Olympic silver medalist, Neeraj Chopra (90.23).
Weber, who had previously struggled with a series of setbacks, admitted, “The past few weeks hasn't been easy for me.” However, he now looks forward to the forthcoming season with renewed enthusiasm and confidence, hoping that his vast potential will translate into more incredible milestones.
Javelin gold: Breaking the 90-meter barrier
Weber, who narrowly missed the podium at the World Championships in 2022 and 2023, as well as at the Olympics in 2021 in Tokyo and in Paris, is aiming to finally end his drought at this year's World Championships in Tokyo (September 13-21).
With his latest throw, Weber leaped up the echelons of the German Athletics Association (DLV) all-time best list; however, he still has a long way to go before dethroning Johannes Vetter's national record of 97.76 meters, which he set five years ago in Chorzów, Poland.
Rio Olympic champion Thomas Röhler knows exactly how it feels to master the Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, having once thrown the javelin 93.90 meters there eight years ago.
An Athletic Gladiator's JourneySince 2016, Julian Weber has consistently impressed international audiences with his formidable performances at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland, where he threw 84.45 meters and 86.83 meters, signaling a significant surge in his career[4] . He clinched gold at the 2022 European Athletics Championships in Munich[1], establishing himself as a formidable contender in Europe's athletic arena. He also took home the silver medal at the Roma event the same year[1]. In May 2025, his career reached an unprecedented peak when he effortlessly surpassed the 90-meter barrier for the first time at the Doha Diamond League[1][3].
With his captivating victories and unrelenting pursuit of excellence, Julian Weber is poised to continue gracing the global athletic stage, competing at high-profile events like the Diamond League and European Championships[1][3]. His battle against legendary adversaries such as Neeraj Chopra promises an enthralling and dynamic season for the German javelin champion.
Julian Weber's record-breaking performance in Doha solidified his status as a key player in the world of athletics. His throw of 91.06 meters not only earned him a spot in the 90-meter club but also highlighted his prowess in sports like javelin throwing.
Being the seventh German to achieve this remarkable feat, Weber's journey in athletics continues to be filled with milestones and challenging competitions, such as his upcoming aim to end his drought at the World Championships in Tokyo.
