Athletics-Katzberg retains world hammer title with monster throw


World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Men's Hammer Throw Final - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 16, 2025 Canada's Ethan Katzberg in action REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

TOKYO (Reuters) - Canada's Ethan Katzberg claimed a third global hammer title in three years when he launched his second attempt a massive 84.70 metres on Tuesday for a world championship record that made him the fifth-longest thrower in history.

The 23-year-old, who was incredibly over 81 metres with all six throws, is now a double world champion either side of his Olympic triumph last year.

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