Canadian Ethan Katzerg wins men’s hammer throw event at Prefontaine Classic

Canada’s Ethan Katzberg won the men’s hammer throw at the Prefontaine Classic on Friday in Eugene, Ore. 

The Olympic champion captured the event with a world-leading throw of 83.33 metres. 

American Rudy Winkler (81.12m) and German Merlin Hummel (79.01m), finished second and third, respectively.

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Rowan Hamilton, of Chilliwack, B.C., placed sixth with a throw of 75.63m.  

Last month, Katzberg, the 2024 Olympic champion, won his fourth consecutive national title in dominant fashion at the Canadian track and field championships in Ottawa.

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The six-foot-seven force from Nanaimo, B.C., surpassed the 80-metre mark on four of his six throws, launching his final attempt 81.13m for his best toss of the day at the Terry Fox Athletic Facility.

Katzberg, who is also a two-time reigning world champion, will next compete at the Commonwealth Games, running from July 23 to Aug. 2 in Glasgow.

The 24-year won a silver medal at the 2022 Games in Birmingham, England.