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Bence Halász secured his first European hammer title with an 84.25m throw, setting a national record. This achievement places him 10th on the world all-time list. Halász previously won silver in 2022 and 2024, and bronze in 2018.
The throw also marks a world-leading performance for 2026, surpassing the previous Hungarian record of 84.19m set by Adrián Annus in 2003. Halász's throw was over a meter longer than his previous personal best. Read more racing coverage.
Halász will next compete in the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Hungary, where he will face Olympic and world champion Ethan Katzberg. Other notable competitors include Merlin Hummel of Germany and Mykhaylo Kokhan of Ukraine. Related: Hunt Wins European 100m Gold, Britain's First at Championships.
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Bence Halász wins European hammer title with a record-breaking 84.25m throw. Bence Halász secured his first European hammer title with an 84.25m throw, setting a national record. This achievement places him 10th on the world all-time list. Halász previously won silver in 2022 and 2024, and bronze in 2018.
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Runner World published this brief on August 11, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated August 11, 2026.
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