| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 April 1989 Meissen, Germany |
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Germany |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event | Javelin throw |
| Club | Dresdner SC 1898 [1] |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 86.71 m (2017) |
| Updated on 5 September 2016 | |
Lars Hamann (born 4 April 1989) is a German track and field athlete who competes in the javelin throw. His personal best is 86.71 m. [2]
He has represented his nation at two World Championships (2013 and 2015), missing out on the final on both occasions. He competed for Germany at the 2016 European Championships, where he finished twentieth in qualifying and did not advance to the final.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Germany | |||||
| 2013 | World Championships | Moscow, Russia | 23rd (q) | Javelin throw | 77.10 m |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 16th (q) | Javelin throw | 79.56 m |
| 2016 | European Championships | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 20th (q) | Javelin throw | 78.07 m |
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