Ethan Katzberg

2024 - 8 - 4

Ethan Katzberg: From Nanaimo to Olympic Gold—The Hammer of Canada!

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Catch the incredible story of Ethan Katzberg, who crushed the competition with his Olympic hammer throw. How far can he throw? Let's find out!

Ethan Katzberg has just made history as he claimed the gold medal in the men's hammer throw event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Coming from Nanaimo, British Columbia, this talented 22-year-old showcased his exceptional skills by throwing an impressive distance of 84.12 meters. His remarkable performance not only secured him a spot atop the podium but also etched his name in the hearts of Canadians everywhere. Katzberg's winning throw was just shy of breaking the Olympic record, asserting him as a dominant force in the sport.

The journey to the podium began two days earlier when Katzberg had already set the stage for victory, posting the longest throw during the qualification round at 79.93 meters. As a reigning world champion, expectations were high, but Katzberg rose to the occasion brilliantly. His first attempt during the final sealed his win, leaving competitors trailing far behind. To accentuate this achievement, the spotlight is also on his fellow Canadian, Rowan Hamilton, who finished ninth in the finals, making Katzberg's gold even sweeter for the Canadian team.

This triumph marks a historic moment, as Katzberg became the first Canadian ever to secure an Olympic medal in the hammer throw event. His performance exemplified strength, precision, and technique, qualities essential to mastering this challenging athletic discipline. Families across Canada erupted in cheers as they watched Katzberg throw his way to gold, confirming that Nanaimo has now produced another sports superstar.

Katzberg’s win doesn’t just symbolize personal achievement but also represents hope and inspiration for young athletes aspiring to follow in his footsteps. Amidst his triumph, it’s interesting to learn that hammer throwers often train not just their bodies but also their minds, focusing on meticulous planning and mental preparation. Another fun fact? The hammer itself weighs about 7.26 kg for men, so when Katzberg threw 84.12 meters, he was essentially launching a weight that is heavier than your average bowling ball!

Ethan Katzberg remporte l'or au lancer du marteau (Comité olympique canadien)

Katzberg avait réalisé le plus long lancer lors de la phase de qualification deux jours plus tôt, avec un jet de 79,93 m. Son compatriote canadien Rowan ...

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Ethan Katzberg ajoute de l'or au tableau des médailles canadien (Le Devoir)

Ethan Katzberg a offert une nouvelle médaille d'or olympique au Canada grâce à une victoire au lancer du marteau.

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Ethan Katzberg décroche l'or pour le Canada au lancer du marteau (Noovo Info)

Ethan Katzberg a décroché l'or pour le Canada au lancer du marteau aux Jeux de Paris, passant bien près de battre un record olympique.

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Athlétisme | Or et domination pour Katzberg au lancer du marteau (La Presse)

Non seulement Ethan Katzberg est devenu le premier Canadien à remporter une médaille au lancer du marteau, il a complètement déclassé la compétition.

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Katzberg écrase la compétition et file vers l'or (RDS)

Le résultat de 84,12 mètres de Katzberg lui a permis de facilement remporter l'or au lancer du marteau.

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Ethan Katzberg wins gold in men's hammer throw (Canadian Olympic Committee)

Ethan Katzberg entered Paris 2024 as a medal favourite in the men's hammer throw--and he delivered, winning gold with a 84.12m throw on Day 9 of the Games.

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Une médaille d'or pour Ethan Katzberg, dans une classe à part au ... (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Ethan Katzberg est devenu le troisième médaillé d'or canadien des Jeux olympiques de Paris, dimanche, après une domination au lancer du marteau.

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Canada's Ethan Katzberg wins Olympic gold in hammer throw with ... (CBC.ca)

Canada's Ethan Katzberg won the gold medal in the men's hammer throw at the Paris Olympics on Sunday with a dominating performance.

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Canada's Ethan Katzberg notches huge distance in Olympic ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Did Canada's Ethan Katzberg win the Olympic gold medal in men's hammer throw on his first attempt? It's certainly possible after the reigning world champion ...

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Ethan Katzberg wins gold in men's hammer throw at Paris Olympics (CityNews Toronto)

The 22-year-old reigning world champion's winning throw of 84.12 metres was just short of the Olympic record.

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Nanaimo's Ethan Katzberg wins gold at Paris 2024 (CHEK)

Nanaimo Olympian Ethan Katzberg has claimed gold in the hammer throw final at Paris 2024. His distance was 84.12 metres.

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Nanaimo's Ethan Katzberg wins gold medal in hammer throw at ... (Nanaimo News NOW)

PARIS - Nanaimo is now home to an active Olympic gold medal winner.Ethan Katzberg outthrew his opponents in th...

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Paris Olympics: Canada's Ethan Katzberg wins gold in men's ... (The Globe and Mail)

Katzberg's winning score of 84.12-metres was achieved in his first attempt while Canada's Roman Hamilton placed ninth in the finals.

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Ethan Katzberg wins Canada's first ever Olympic gold medal in ... (National Post)

Ethan Katzberg stepped into the circle, facial hair on point, flung the hammer 84.12 metres.

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A jaw-dropping, golden Olympic debut for Ethan Katzberg (Canadian Olympic Committee)

Standing tall and with a warm smile, Ethan Katzberg rang the victory bell at the Stade de France with the Canadian flag draped over his shoulders after ...

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Canada's Katzberg wins gold in hammer throw (Globalnews.ca)

Katzberg, from Nanaimo, B.C., won the gold medal in the men's hammer throw at the Paris Olympics with a dominating performance. He became the first Canadian to ...

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Ethan Katzberg wins gold in men's hammer throw at Paris Olympics (CityNews Edmonton)

The 22-year-old reigning world champion's winning throw of 84.12 metres was just short of the Olympic record.

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Ethan Katzberg devient le premier Canadien à décrocher l'or au ... (Le Quotidien)

Le Canadien Ethan Katzberg a décroché la médaille d'or au lancer du marteau aux Jeux olympiques de Paris, dimanche, en vertu d'un lancer de 84,12 mètres.

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Ethan Katzberg devient le premier Canadien à décrocher l'or au ... (Le Soleil)

Le Canadien Ethan Katzberg a décroché la médaille d'or au lancer du marteau aux Jeux olympiques de Paris, dimanche, en vertu d'un lancer de 84,12 mètres.

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Le champion du monde en titre, qui est originaire de la Colombie ... (98,5 fm)

Ethan Katzberg, 22 ans, a remporté la médaille d'or pour le Canada au lancer du marteau masculin aux Jeux de Paris, dimanche. Le champion du monde en titre, ...

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Canada's Ethan Katzberg wins Olympic hammer throw gold in ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Katzberg captured Canada's 17th medal of Paris 2024. It was the first gold by a Canadian male and the fifth overall for the country. It also is Canada's first ...

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Nanaimo's Katzberg wins Olympic hammer throw gold medal; no ... (Times Colonist)

PARIS – Ethan Katzberg of Nanaimo won the 2024 Paris Olympic men's hammer throw competition Sunday night at a packed Stade de France by destroying the ...

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Écoutez Louis Jean aborder les dernières récoltes de médailles et ... (98,5 fm)

Écoutez Louis Jean aborder les dernières récoltes de médailles et les performances des athlètes canadiens lundi matin au micro de Louis Lacroix.

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Athlétisme | Or et domination pour Ethan Katzberg au lancer du ... (La Presse)

À 22 ans, Katzberg devient le plus jeune champion du lancer du marteau de l'histoire des Jeux olympiques. Il est le premier Canadien médaillé d'or dans un ...

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"Olympic Gold was the dream": Ethan Katzberg reflects on triumph in ... (Canadian Running Magazine)

Nanaimo, B.C.'s Ethan Katzberg made history on Sunday night at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, becoming the first Canadian to win a medal in the hammer throw ...

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