Henrik Janssen Ends German Discus Drought with Historic Bronze!

The long wait is over: Henrik Janssen has ended Germany's 12-year medal drought in the discus throw at the European Championships in Birmingham. The 28-year-old secured the bronze medal with a personal best throw of 69.53 meters in a world-class field, behind champion Kristjan Ceh of Slovenia (72.51m) and silver medalist Mykolas Alekna of Lithuania (69.89m).

Previously, German discus throwers, who have a rich history of success, had missed out on medals at four consecutive European Championships. Janssen is the first German to celebrate a medal since Robert Harting, the London Olympic champion who also won gold in Zurich in 2014.

Janssen was the sole German representative to reach the final in the discus. Steven Richter, who had achieved the fourth-best throw in the all-time world list this season, and Marius Karges were eliminated in the qualification round.

English Translation:

The long wait is over: Henrik Janssen has once again secured a German European Championship medal in the discus throw in Birmingham after twelve years.

During the renewed triumph of defending champion Kristjan Ceh (72.51 meters/Slovenia), the 28-year-old clinched bronze with a personal best of 69.53 meters in an absolute world-class field. Silver went to world record holder Mykolas Alekna (69.89/Lithuania).

Recently, the German discus throwers, who were historically accustomed to success, had gone empty-handed at European Championships for four consecutive times. Janssen is now the first to celebrate since Robert Harting – the London Olympic champion who also won gold in Zurich in 2014.

Janssen was the only one from the German discus trio to reach the final. Steven Richter, who had moved up to fourth place on the 'all-time' world best list this season with 74.00 meters, and Marius Karges were eliminated in the qualification.