CANADIAN KATZBERG BREAKING PANA-AMERICAN HAMMER THROW RECORD TWICE IN ONE DAY

Canadian thrower Ethan Katzberg exceeded 80 meters for the first time in history at the Pan American Games.

Current world champion in the men’s hammer throw, Ethan Katzberg, broke the Pan American record twice in the same day, first with a score of 80.02 on his first attempt, then with a throw of 80, 96 meters which ended up giving him gold in the men’s hammer throw. skill. With this performance, the Canadian surpassed the mark of American Kibwe Johnson who held the best Pan American result of 79.63 obtained at Guadalajara 2011.

“Once you win something good, you just want to keep doing it. So that’s what I want to do. There were good competitors today, the Americans were present and did very well. It was a very fun and exciting competition,” said Ethan Katzberg.

The 21-year-old won Canada’s fourth gold medal in athletics and 46th gold medal at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games.

Silver went to American Daniel Haugh with a throw of 77.62 meters on his sixth attempt. While the bronze medal went to his compatriot Rudy Winkler on his fifth shot with 76.65

THE AMERICAN JAVELIN GOES FURTHER

In the men’s javelin throw event, American Curtis Thompson won gold after throwing 79.65 meters on his final and sixth attempt, earning him the first Pan American gold medal of her career.

“I am delighted to be able to bring this medal home, I dedicate it to my family, to my team and especially to my coach. They supported me throughout the year and throughout my journey. I am happy to be able to represent so many people and an entire country,” said Curtis Thompson.

Second place went to Brazilian Pedro Nunes, who achieved a mark of 78.45 meters on his second throw, while the bronze medal was won by Leslain Baird of Guyana, with a throw of 78.23 meters .

With his performance, Baird added a third medal for his country. Guyana’s victories have been achieved in athletics. A silver medal in the women’s 100 meters and a bronze medal in the men’s 100 meters.

Written by Daniela Abarzúa