Shattering Records: Julian Weber Crushes the Spear Throw Barrier at the Diamond League in Doha
Julian Weber successfully surpasses the preceding limit in spear-throwing, achieving sonic boom.
Despite the crowded athletics scene, there's no missing Germany's own, Julian Weber, the world-class javelin thrower. The Paris Olympics sixth-place finisher sent shockwaves through the athletics world with a record-breaking performance at the Diamond League in Doha, hurling the heavy, 800-gram missile an astounding 91.06 meters.
A standout moment in the season's World Championships (WM) opening, Weber exceeded India's Neeraj Chopra (90.23 meters) and established a brand-new world-leading record - a feat that earned him the win. It was Weber's personal best, surpassing his previous top performance from 2022 by a good margin at 89.54 meters.
Gearing up for his major breakthrough, Weber aims to take home his first world-level medal at this year's WM in Tokyo (September 13-21). With near misses at previous Olympics and World Championships podiums, the German athlete is determined to prove his mettle.
The second German javelin thrower, Max Dehning, who thrilled crowds with a 90-meter throw last year, wasn't so fortunate this time around, managing a distance of 74.00 meters, landing him in eleventh position. For discus throwers, World Championships eighth-place finisher Henrik Janssen (Magdeburg/65.79) and Olympic sixth-place finisher Clemens Prüfer (Potsdam/62.18) faltered, finishing fourth and eighth, respectively.
Meanwhile, 20-year-old Tia Clayton made quite a statement in the Jamaican sprint stars' clash. The young sensation took the 100-meter race in a stunning best time of 10.92 seconds, overshadowing her twin sister Tina and British athlete Amy Hunt. A strong contender, two-time Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce finished fourth in her first Diamond League appearance in three years, with a time of 11.05 seconds. Speculation swirls that the 38-year-old might call it quits after this season. Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo (Botswana) clinched the 200 meters but missed expectations with a time of 20.10 seconds.
With 15 scheduled stops for the ongoing WM season, the upcoming fourth stop will take place in Rabat, Morocco, on May 25. The overall winners in 32 disciplines will be crowned in Zurich on August 27-28, offering a staggering prize money of 9.24 million dollars.
- Javelin Throw Record-Breaking Performance
Julian Weber, a dominant German javelin thrower, recently made headlines at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Doha on May 16, 2025. There, Weber dramatically surpassed the 90-meter mark for the first time, sending the javelin a record-shattering 91.06 meters [4][5]. His impressive throw defeated Neeraj Chopra's (India/90.23) first-time 90-meter attempt, earning Weber first place [4][5]. It's worth noting that Weber predicted this breakthrough months prior, expressing confidence in both his and Chopra's ability to surpass 90 meters during the 2025 season [4]. This shared vision was brought to life on the Doha stage, showcasing the competitive spirit of two leading global javelin throwers.
Sports enthusiasts were treated to a remarkable event at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Doha, as Julian Weber, a German javelin thrower, soared to new heights, shattering the 90-meter barrier with an astonishing throw of 91.06 meters [4][5]. This record-breaking performance in athletics not only topped Neeraj Chopra's (India) first 90-meter attempt but also marked a significant milestone in the world of sports [4][5].
