Athletics World Cup: Krause seventh with the obstacle drama-Weber in medal form

After a fall in the crazy obstacle final, the two-time European champion Gesa Krause once again underlined her fighting qualities, the world’s best Julian Weber his medal ambitions. The day before the javelin throwing final at the Athletics World Cup in Tokyo with Weber as the largest German gold hope, the twice World Cup medal winner over 3,000 meters obstacle, despite a sensational fright on the last water ditch as the best European trench.

“It’s a great time, a great memory, I’m really very satisfied with the seventh place here,” said the 33-year-old in a mad race. “A new story that I have to tell.” Krause had become fit in time after a break of the ribs and posted the best time of the season of 9: 14.27 minutes.

Favorite falls – and a few cool beer

Before Krauses Malheur, a murmur had been walked through the nation stadium in Japan. Doris Lemngole (Kenya) and Norah Jeruto (Kazakhstan) had fallen in the finish on the last moat, the lead in the lead Peruth Chemutai (Uganda) had been out for a long time after a fall. Faith Cherotich (Kenya) became world champion in 8: 51.59 minutes.

The Leipzig Robert Farken, which was subsequently moved into the final, was even better placed than Krause. “Sixth place at a World Cup, the best season of my life. I’m just proud,” said Farken, looking forward to a few cool beer after his race in 3: 35.15 minutes. Gold went to Isaac Nader from Portugal in 3: 34.10 minutes.

Busemann supports Weber

After the mastered final entry, Weber enjoyed that Atlanta-Silber medalist Frank Busemann gave him some air on the hottest World Cup day. After a surviving viral infection, Weber ended the qualification as the second best. “It wasn’t the most beautiful throw, but the main thing is relatively far,” said the European champion of 2022, who finally wants to end his series of fourth places in global title fights. “World year best, very stable, the hopes are on him,” said ARD expert Busemann before the final Thursday (12.23 p.m. German time).

Weber wants to finally get rid of the label of the “permanent fourth” in the Japanese metropolis. At the World Championships 2022 and 2023, as well as at the 2021 Olympics, he missed the longed -for medal. The Mainz is the number one in the world at 91.51 meters, and in the pre -fight he was content with 87.21 meters. “Much more” is in it for the final, the giant assured 30 degrees and high humidity in the evening.

According to Weber, Emil Aggyekum made it over 400 meters of hurdles in an impressive manner as fifth to the final on Friday (2:15 p.m.). As the second German in this discipline, he cracked the 48-second mark in 47.83 after athletics legend Harald Schmid.

Vetter, de Zordo – and also Weber?

Weber feels ready for an infection for the World Cup showdown. “It has been getting better for a few days. I would not say that I’m at 100 percent, but I’m definitely fit,” said 31-year-old. On the hottest World Cup day, Weber felt “significantly worse than expected” the humid conditions.

He could become the fourth German javelin spear world champion after Johannes Vetter, Matthias de Zordo and DDR athlete Detlef Michel-and further the balance of the German Athletics Association. After 28 out of 49 decisions, the DLV has won more medals with three times silver by long -term pringer Malaika Mihambo, marathon runner Amanal Petros and hammer thrower Merlin Hummel than at the 2022 World Cup in the USA. There it was twice precious metal.

Talent has to fit, routine breaks off

“The second half of the World Championships promises further emotional moments, exciting competitions and maybe one or two surprises,” said competitive sports board member Jörg Bügner. Like Agyekum, Elena Keleth ran as a personal best in 54.61 seconds in 54.61 seconds. Eileen Demes resigned as 24th in 55.98 seconds. U23 European champion OWE Fischer-Breiholz ​​had injured at short notice.