Katzberg Sets Commonwealth Games Record to Secure Hammer Throw Gold
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The Nanaimo native joins the elite ranks of hammer throwers with a dominant performance in Glasgow.
Ethan Katzberg captured the gold medal in the men's hammer throw at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on Monday, July 27, 2026. According to Sportsnet, the 24-year-old from Nanaimo, B.C., secured the victory at Scotstoun Stadium with a Games-record throw of 90.97 metres on his opening attempt.
Reporting from CBC Toronto notes that this victory completes a major set of accolades for Katzberg, who now holds Olympic, world, and Commonwealth Games titles. Katzberg previously earned a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and is a two-time world champion and a gold medallist from the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Canada saw further success in the event as Rowan Hamilton of Chilliwack, B.C., claimed the bronze medal. Sportsnet reports Hamilton finished with a mark of 75.36, while CBC Toronto notes he achieved this distance on his final throw after fouling four previous attempts. Iosif Kesidis of Cyprus took the silver medal with a throw of 76.97.