Hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg of Nanaimo, B.C., has followed his first Canadian title with a world title.
Katzberg won a gold medal in his World Athletics Championships debut with a throw of 81.25 metres on Sunday, raising his Canadian record to beat 2021 Olympic champion Wojciech Nowicki of Poland (81.02) in Budapest, Hungary.
Katzberg’s effort, on his fifth of six attempts, vaulted him into first place to stay ahead of Nowicki and Bence Halász of Hungary (80.82, season best).
On his final try, the 21-year-old Canadian threw 81.11 while Nowicki went 80.36 and Halász didn’t register a mark.
WATCH | Katzberg wins world gold with Canadian record performance:
The Canadian’s personal best throw measured 81.25 metres as he topped the podium in Budapest.
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