Jim Steacy
Hammer Throw Athlete- Lethrbidge
Class of 2026
Jim Steacy was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on 29th May 1984. He is one of the greatest hammer throwers in Canadian history and a proud representative of Lethbridge, Alberta. A two-time Olympian, Jim built an outstanding career at the university, national, and international levels, becoming a true hometown hero and role model in Canadian athletics.
Raised in Lethbridge, Jim chose to stay close to home and compete for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns. During his five-year university career, he went undefeated in the weight throw and won five Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS/U SPORTS) championships. He also won three CIS shot put titles and was named Pronghorn Male Athlete of the Year in each of his five seasons. In celebration of the university’s 50th anniversary, he was voted the Greatest Pronghorn of All Time.
On the national stage, Jim dominated Canadian hammer throwing. He won 11 Canadian Senior Hammer Throw Championships and represented Canada internationally 17 times over a 17-year career. He set a Canadian record of 79.13 metres in 2008, a mark that stood for many years. He also holds Alberta records in the hammer throw and discus.
Internationally, Jim achieved historic success. He won gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, gold at the 2007 Pan American Games, and gold at the 2005 Francophone Games. He competed at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing and the 2012 Olympic Games in London. In Beijing, he became the first Canadian in 84 years to reach the Olympic hammer throw final.
Jim comes from a well-known Lethbridge throwing family, including his sister Heather Steacy, also an Olympian. His family has long been involved in volunteering and supporting athletics in the community. After his competitive career, Jim joined the Lethbridge Police Service, where he continues to serve his community with pride.
Jim Steacy’s legacy is defined by excellence, loyalty to his hometown, and dedication to Canadian track and field. His induction into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame recognizes his historic achievements and lasting impact on athletics in Alberta and across Canada.
