James Steacy

James Steacy

CanadaCanada
Born
May 29, 1984 (42 years old)
Birthplace
Saskatoon, Canada
Events
Hammer Throw
Height
1.89 m
Weight
115 kg

James Steacy (born 29 May 1984) is a Canadian hammer thrower from. His personal best of 79.13 metres, achieved in May 2008 in Lethbridge, Alberta, stood as the Canadian record until 2023.

He represented Canada at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. With a top 12 finish at the 2008 Summer Olympics, he became the first Canadian in 84 years to reach the Olympic hammer throw final.

Competing for University of Lethbridge, he is a five time CIS national champion in the weight throw and is the current CIS record holder in the event. He is the older brother of Canadian hammer thrower Heather Steacy. He currently serves as a police officer for Lethbridge Police Service, in Lethbridge, Alberta.

Personal best · Hammer Throw79.13
#148 all-time
2024 season best65.88May 18, 2024 · Univ. Community Stadium, Lethbridge
2024 season best
Last competitionChinook Throws GalaMay 18, 2024 · 65.88
Chinook Throws Gala

As of Oct 27, 2026: Hammer Throw 79.13 (#148 all-time), 2024 season best 65.88 (May 18, 2024, Univ. Community Stadium, Lethbridge (CAN)) · Last competition: Chinook Throws Gala, May 18, 2024, 65.88 · 42 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
SPIndoorMontréal 200717.52973 pts–
SP200717.52973 pts–
DTVictoria 200455.89985 pts–
HTLethbridge 200879.131,190 pts#148
DiscusThroDebrecen 200143.03–
HammerThroDebrecen 200163.40–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024HT 65.88–May 18, 2024Chinook Throws Gala
2015HT 71.86–May 15, 2015Lethbridge (CAN)
2014HT 75.27–May 16, 2014Lethbridge (CAN)
2013HT 73.35–Jul 26, 2013Calgary (CAN)
2012HT 74.96–May 17, 2012Tucson, AZ (USA)
2011HT 76.27–Jun 25, 2011Calgary (CAN)
2009SP 16.99–Mar 14, 2009–
2009SP Indoor16.99–Mar 14, 2009Windsor (CAN) (i)
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James Steacy's Hammer Throw personal best is 79.13, set on May 16, 2008 in Lethbridge (CAN), #148 on the all-time list.

James Steacy competes in the Hammer Throw.

2024 season best: 65.88, set on May 18, 2024 in Univ. Community Stadium, Lethbridge (CAN). Last competition: Chinook Throws Gala on May 18, 2024, 65.88.