Title fights in Budapest
Neugebauer stays ahead after high jump – Kaul gives up
Remains in the lead after the fourth discipline: decathlete Leo Neugebauer. photo
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Even after the fourth discipline, the German decathlete Leo Neugebauer remains in the lead at the World Championships in Athletics in Budapest.
Even after the fourth discipline, the German decathlete Leo Neugebauer remains in the World Championships in Athletics Budapest in the lead.
Leo Neugebauer mastered the high jump of 2.02 meters and now has 3730 points. In the morning, the German record holder had increased his personal bests in the long jump and shot put.
The Canadian Olympic champion Damian Warner and his compatriot Pierce Lepage are the first pursuers with 3662 points each. At the end of the first day, the 400 meters are still on the program.
Kaul with foot problems
European champion Niklas Kaul gave up before the fifth discipline because of foot problems. The former world champion crossed 2.02 meters, then gave up further attempts and left the interior of the stadium. The Mainzer was first treated, then the German association announced the task. With 3271 points, Kaul was ranked 15th in the intermediate classification. Two years ago at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Kaul had stopped a foot injury suffered in the high jump.
Ulmer Manuel Eitel mastered 1.99 meters and is in twelfth place with 3410 points.