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World Athletics C'ship: Canada's Katzberg claims men's hammer throw gold with meet record

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World Athletics C'ship: Canada's Katzberg Claims Men's Hammer Throw Gold With Meet Record

By IANS News September 16, 2025 • 23:40 PM View: 1168

World Athletics Championships: Canada's Ethan Katzberg captured the men's hammer throw title at the World Athletics Championships on Tuesday, setting a championship record of 84.70 meters. The 23-year-old delivered his best throw on his second attempt to secure a decisive victory.

Germany's Merlin Hummel produced a personal best of 82.77 meters to take the silver medal, while Hungary's Bence Halasz claimed bronze with 82.69 meters.

Katzberg's triumph continues his rise on the global stage after winning the world title in 2023, reports Xinhua.

TAGS World Athletics Championships World Athletics Ethan Katzberg Merlin Hummel Bence Halasz Cordell Tinch United States Orlando Bennett Tyler Mason Faith Kipyegon Dorcus Ewoi Jessica Hull Nelly Chepchirchir Armand Duplantis Tokyo National

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