Olympic Gold medalist Ethan Katzberg’s Aussie has set social media abuzz, with viewers demanding a DNA test to uncover the Canadian athlete’s hidden roots.
Canadian star Ethan Katzberg has set Olympic fans buzzing. This is after his impressive win at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The 22-year-old athlete, known for his distinctive mustache and curly hair, grabbed the gold medal in the men’s hammer throw on Sunday.
This win solidifies his dominance in the sport after becoming the youngest-ever world champion last year. Katzberg’s first throw of 84.12 meters was so outstanding that none of his competitors could catch up.
But it’s not just his athletic skills that have people talking. His striking looks have left fans playfully wondering if the Olympic champion has some Australian heritage.
A photo of Olympic Champion Ethan Katzberg posted on August 5, 2024 | Source: Instagram/ethankatzberg
One intrigued user asked, “Aren’t Canadians just snow Australians?” Another speculated, “He’s probably a secret Aussie.” Some are even calling for a DNA test, with one person saying, “Nah, I want a DNA test—this man is clearly Australian.”
A fan comment dated August 5, 2024 | Source: X/BeingTravisCody
Others joked about why Canada is “dominating Hammer throw with Aussie-looking athletes.” A few even noted, “I’m pretty sure this dude lives down the street from me and drives a Dodge Ram truck.” Katzberg isn’t just making headlines for his gold medal. He’s also sparking fun debates about his origins and his cool, down-to-earth vibe!
A photo of Olympic Champion Ethan Katzberg posted on August 5, 2024 | Source: Instagram/ethankatzberg
Reflecting on his victory, Katzberg shared, “I don’t think I expected it, but I had the preparation in mind to get a good round on the first throw, and to throw 84 meters felt really good.” After his win, he couldn’t contain his excitement. He ran around with the Canadian flag and flashed a big smile at the cheering crowd.
A photo of Olympic Champion Ethan Katzberg posted on August 5, 2024 | Source: Instagram/ethankatzberg
Team Canada celebrated the moment by posting photos of Katzberg’s joyful celebration. Their caption read, “Smile if you’re the first Canadian man to win a gold medal in hammer throw at the Olympics! 😃 Ethan Katzberg, the youngest-ever hammer-throwing Olympic champion.”
The photos captured Katzberg’s beaming grin as he proudly wore his gold medal. In one playful snap, he even held and bit his medal, showing off his victory with style!
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Hungary’s Bence Halasz took the second place. He snagged the silver medal with a throw of 79.97 meters. Ukraine’s Mykhaylo Kokhan took home the bronze with 79.39 meters.
In 2023, Katzberg made headlines by achieving a groundbreaking win at the World Athletics Championships. At just 21, he became the first Canadian to claim a world title in the hammer throw, just days before his teammate Camryn Rogers also won in the women’s event.
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Katzberg not only became the youngest man to win a hammer throw world title but also set a Canadian record with his gold-winning throw of 81.25 meters. He had previously made history in the qualification round by being the first Canadian to throw over 80 meters, with a distance of 81.18 meters.
