Emil Agyekum Breaks German 400m Hurdles Record, Sets Sights Higher

Emil Agyekum, a 27-year-old German 400m hurdler, broke Harald Schmid's nearly 44-year-old German record of 47.48 seconds at the Diamond League meeting in London, clocking 47.45 seconds. The achievement validates his move from Berlin to Frankfurt to train under Olympic champion Volker Beck, who had predicted the record. Beck, a former GDR gold medalist and now national coach, emphasized the importance of training with top competitors. Agyekum, who finished sixth at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, now aims for even greater goals, with Beck noting his iron ambition and need for pressure and adrenaline.

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