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Canada's Katzberg wins Olympic men's hammer gold

football04 August 2024 19:48| © AFP

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Ethan Katzberg © Getty Images

Canadian world champion Ethan Katzberg won the men's hammer at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, uncorking a mammoth heave with his first throw to clinch the gold medal.

The charismatic 22-year-old from British Columbia registered 84.12m with his opening effort to leave his rivals trailing throughout the competition at the Stade de France.

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