First throw good enough for gold for Canada’s Katzberg


Huge throw: Ethan Katzberg of Canada competes in the men’s hammer throw final. — AP

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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