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Robert Farken breaks German record over 1500 meters in Rome!
Robert Farken breaks the German record over 1500 meters with 3:30.80 minutes at the Diamond League meeting in Rome.
Robert Farken breaks German record over 1500 meters in Rome!
Robert Farken celebrated a remarkable success at the Diamond League meeting in Rome. The 27-year-old athlete set a new German record over 1500 meters and needed 3:30.80 minutes. This meant that Farken was 78 hundredths faster than the previous record set by Thomas Wessinghage, which had stood since 1980 with 3:31.58 minutes.[ Picture ] In this competition, Farken took fourth place, while Frenchman Azeddine Habz won with 3:29.72 minutes. In this race, 16 athletes also achieved new personal bests or national records.
Farken's new record marks the overcoming of an almost 45-year-old milestone in German athletics. His previous best time was 3:32.10 minutes, which he has steadily improved over the past few years. Farken is not only known for his record achievements, but also for his titles as German champion over 1500 meters in 2021 and 2024 and over 800 meters in 2024.
A new beginning in Boulder
With a view to his sporting development, Farken changed his coach and training location at the end of 2024. He moved to Boulder, Colorado to train under the tutelage of Dathan Ritzenhein. This step was a conscious decision for Farken to take his training to the next level and realize his athletic dreams. He was previously in an unhappy situation at SC DHfK Leipzig and then returned to his childhood club, SG Motor Gohlis-Nord Leipzig.[ Sports show ]
Other athletes are also showing strong this season. For example, the German discus thrower Marike Steinacker, who achieved a personal best of the season with 64.78 meters and took fifth place. Kristin Pudenz landed in seventh place with 64.12 meters.[ Sports show ]
Farken's impressive performance not only illustrates his personal dedication and talent, but also the dynamism of German athletics, which continues to distinguish itself through significant successes and new records. The next challenge for the athlete lies in the upcoming competitions, where it will be seen whether he can build on his recent achievements.