Track and Field Events - Mihambo advances to European Championship final with a stunning 7-meter jump.
Long jumper Malaika Mihambo is a favorite at the European Athletics Championships in Rome after her impressive 7.03-meter jump during her first attempt this year. The 30-year-old Olympic and two-time world champion has advanced to the final, along with Mikaelle Assani who managed 6.67 meters, in the battle for the EM title. Sadly, Laura Raquel Mueller was eliminated after achieving only 6.43 meters.
Meanwhile, the German men's 4x400-meter relay team made it to the final by securing seventh place thanks to the efforts of Jean Paul Bredau, a strong closing runner representing Potsdam. Despite a disqualification, the German relay team had already qualified for the final with their time of 3:01.44 min. The women's 4x400-meter relay team also reached the final with a time of 3:25.90 min, putting them in contention for a spot in the Olympics.
Lastly, Majtie Kolberg, an athlete on the women's team, qualified for the 800 meters final, setting a personal best of 1:58.74 min. This is an impressive achievement considering her past strong performances in Rome, indicating potential medal chances.
