Canadian hammer-thrower Ethan Katzberg has become a hot topic online, not only for his historic gold medal win at the Paris 2024 Olympics but also for his striking appearance, which has led viewers to urge him to take a DNA test. Fans have been particularly taken by his “pirate moustache” and “epic flow,” drawing comparisons to the Norse god Thor and Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth.
One user humorously tweeted, “Ethan Katzberg wins a gold medal for his pirate moustache and his epic flow. Wait, I’m being told he throws his hammer around too. No kidding with that kind of flow.” Another added, “Ethan Katzberg just threw the longest opening hammer throw of anyone in the first round of the final, by about 20 feet. Thor stuff. Holy Katz.” A third simply called him “Canadian Thor.”
In a virtual press conference, Dan Williams from CGTN questioned Katzberg about the comparisons and whether he might pursue a career in Hollywood. Katzberg responded with humor, saying, “It’s great to see that people are connecting me with so many people I would never think about and the Australian one is new, but that’s great… I’m happy to see people gathering interest in me and hammer throwing and being able to make those connections.”
When asked if he expected a call from Hollywood to play Thor, Katzberg laughed and replied, “They haven’t seen my acting skills yet so I don’t know.” Despite the light-hearted comparisons and fan suggestions, Katzberg remains focused on his athletic achievements and the sport of hammer throwing.
