Olympics Summer

Jim Steacy

Jim Steacy bio

Birthdate: May 29, 1984

Birthplace: Saskatoon, Sask.

Hometown: Lethbridge, Alta.

Height: 6'3"

Weight: 276 lbs

Event:
  • Hammer Throw
Olympic Outlook:
  • Finalist
Season Highlights:
  • Lethbridge Throws Gala, Gold
  • Canadian Championships, Gold
Career Highlights:
  • 2007 Pan American Games, Gold
  • 2006 Commonwealth Games, Silver
  • 2005 CIS Championships, Gold in Shot Put and Weight Throw
Noteworthy:
  • Broke his own Canadian record three times in 2007 and again in 2008 (79.13m)
  • His new Canadian record is good for 4th in the world rankings this year as of July 7
  • Enrolled at the University of Lethbridge, studying kinesiology and psychology

 

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