PARIS — Ethan Katzberg could probably hang out on the corner of Yonge and Bloor in Toronto, implement in hand, and not draw a stare, save from the odd medieval cosplay fan.

He’s an Olympic champion in hammer throw, a sport wholly unfamiliar to many Canadians, but widely appreciated and in some cases adored in pockets of Europe.

The gold medal he won on Sunday — after obliterating the field with a Herculean toss of 84.12 metres — will pair nicely with the world championship gold he won last year in Hungary, to cement his status on this side of the Atlantic Ocean.

Hammerin' Camryn Rogers, throwin' Rowan Hamilton and Adam Keenan also hail from B.C., where Katzberg lives and trains.{ai:summary}<p>Ethan Katzberg, the hammer-throwing phenom, snagged gold in Paris with a jaw-dropping 84.12 meters, turning heads in a sport often overshadowed in Canada. His victory adds to the world championship gold he captured last year, solidifying his rising star status overseas.</p><p>Catsberg proves that sometimes, the least appreciated athletes become the giants in their field, making the world watch as they defy odds. #sports</p>

Ethan Katzberg's gold medal a product of B.C.'s commitment to hammer throw

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