Stockholm, June 15, 2025 — Kristijan Ceh delivered a commanding performance at the Diamond League meeting in Stockholm, narrowly edging out Daniel Stahl to win the men’s discus throw. Ceh’s best throw of 69.73 meters proved just enough to deny the Swedish star, who recorded a strong 69.53 meters.
Meanwhile, the competition lived up to expectations as two of the world’s leading discus throwers went head-to-head. Kristijan Ceh, the 2023 European champion, has maintained excellent form throughout the season, consistently throwing beyond 69 meters.
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His personal best of 71.86 meters, set in 2019, remains a benchmark, and his steady improvements this year have made him a serious contender on the global stage.
On the other hand, Stahl, the reigning world champion and Olympic gold medalist, showed no signs of slowing down. The Swede boasts a personal best of 71.86 meters and set a championship record of 71.46 meters at the 2023 World Championships.
His consistent performances have kept him at the forefront of the event for years.
Meanwhile, American Matthew Denny rounded out the podium with a solid 68.14 meters, continuing his upward trajectory this season. Germany’s Clemens Prüfer and the Netherlands’ Henrik Janssen also impressed, throwing 66.26 and 65.04 meters respectively.
Here’s a look at the top performances
| Athlete | Country | Best Throw (Stockholm) | Personal Best (PB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristijan Ceh | Slovenia | 69.73 m | 71.86 m |
| Daniel Stahl | Sweden | 69.53 m | 71.86 m |
| Matthew Denny | USA | 68.14 m | 69.90 m |
| Clemens Prüfer | Germany | 66.26 m | 67.30 m |
| Henrik Janssen | Netherlands | 65.04 m | 66.00 m |
With the World Championships on the horizon, the battle between Kristijan Ceh and Stahl promises to be one of the season’s most captivating storylines. Their performances in Stockholm set the stage for what could be a historic showdown later this year.
