Kulmbacher hammer thrower Hummel briefly missed fan victory!
Kulmbacher hammer thrower Hummel briefly missed fan victory!
Gohlis-Nord, Deutschland - Merlin Hummel, a talented hammer thrower from Kulmbach, took fourth place during the election as the "Ace of the month of June 2025" by the German Athletics Association (DLV). Hummel achieved 18.2 percent of the votes that were made on social media Facebook and Instagram. This choice was part of an exciting month for athletics, which produced numerous best performances and records.
The race for the title was won by the three-vatin Caroline Joyeux (LG Nord Berlin), who, thanks to her impressive performance, at the Team European Championship, in which she received a width of 14.42 meters, and a new personal record of 14.45 meters received the highest part of voices with 33.3 percent. Alexander Stepanov (VfL Sindelfingen) followed in second place with 26.8 percent, while Robert Farken (SG Motor Gohlis-Nord Leipzig) took third place with 21.7 percent.
success of the month
The month of June 2025 was particularly successful for the athletes in Germany. On June 6, Robert Farken set two German records: over 1,500 meters with a time of 3: 30.80 minutes and over the mile with 3: 49.12 minutes in Oslo. These achievements made Farken a special candidate for the choice. The 800-meter runner Alexander Stepanov also set new standards in Pfungstadt with his time of 1: 44.17 minutes. This was the best time of a German runner for over 20 years.
Merlin Hummel also showed impressive performance in the hammer throw. With 81.27 meters, reached in Madrid, he took second place at Team-European Championship and fourth place within the global leaderboard. Hummel's best performances contributed to his nomination for the "Ace of the Month", where he finally took a respectable fourth place.
The competition and the results
The vote for the "ASS of the month" ended on July 4 at 10:00 a.m., which pushed the time and put additional pressure on the athletes. An overview of the nominated athletes for the title shows the variety of services that were provided in June:
| athlete | discipline | performance
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| Robert Farmen | 1,500 m & mile | 3: 30.80 min & 3: 49.12 min | German records |
| Merlin Hummel | hammer throw | 81.27 m | fourth place in the world & place two team European Championships |
| Caroline Joyeux | triple jump | 14.45 m | Ranking first in Europe & Sieg Team-EM |
| Alexander Stepanov | 800 m | 1: 44.17 min | Seven Eternal German Besthill list |
The results show once again that June in athletics in Germany was shaped by outstanding achievements, with athletes like Hummel being able to assert themselves in a strong field of participants. The tension about the title and the constant improvements in the disciplines promise an exciting season for everyone involved. Further details on the candidates and their achievements are on the pages of Frankenpost and aLLATHLETHLETIK.de
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| Ort | Gohlis-Nord, Deutschland |
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