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Julian Weber

Julian Weber

German athletics competitor

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Photo: Thomas Weber, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)

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    Merlin Hummel wins hammer throw at Budapest Ultimate Championship for $150,000 prize

    German hammer thrower Merlin Hummel won the inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest with an 81.46-meter throw, claiming a 150,000-dollar prize at the new condensed track and field meeting.

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