2018 German Athletics Championships | |
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Dates | 21–22 July 2018 |
Host city | Nuremberg, Germany |
Venue | Max-Morlock-Stadion |
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The 2018 German Athletics Championships was the 118th edition of the national championship in outdoor track and field for Germany. It was held on 21 and 22 July at the Max-Morlock-Stadion in Nuremberg. It served as the selection meeting for Germany at the 2018 European Athletics Championships. [1]
Andreas Hofmann won the men's javelin throw in a meeting record of 89.55 m (293 ft 9+1⁄2 in), taking his first national title. [2]
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