Throwing events at the 2026 Jerome Classic at Swangard Stadium, Burnaby

Tuesday, July 14 | Swangard Stadium, Burnaby, BC

Don’t miss the power and precision of Olympic-calibre throwing events featuring top athletes from around the world. Soak in the summer sun, and experience elite competition from just steps away at the 2026 Jerome Classic at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby

1:00pm: Women + Men’s Hammer Throw Premium

Meet Record: Lance Deal – 79.41m (2000)
2024 Champion: Kenneth Ikeji – 73.55m

The Men’s Hammer Throw features a mix of international veterans and rising NCAA stars. Expect booming throws and tight competition.

• Rowan Hamilton (CAN) – Canadian Olympian, 2024 NCAA Hammer Throw Champion, NACAC Championships bronze medallist, three-time NAIA hammer champion, Hammer Throw Personal Best: 77.78m
• Andreas Troschke (CAN) – NACAC U23 Hammer Throw Bronze Medallist, 2019 Canadian Hammer Throw Bronze Medallist, 2022 U SPORTS Weight Throw Silver Medallist, 2025 Canadian Hammer Throw Champion

Women’s Hammer Throw Premium

Meet Record: Camryn Rogers – 76.12m (2022)
2025 Champion: Jillian Weir – 71.83m

• Nayoka Clunis (JAM) – Jamaican hammer throw national record holder, Six-time Jamaican hammer champion, First Jamaican to compete in hammer at the World Athletics Championships, Hammer Throw Personal Best: 72.03m

• Giavonna Meeks (USA) – NCAA Championships weight throw bronze medallist, SEC indoor weight throw champion, Vanderbilt school record holder in weight throw and hammer throw

This is your chance to see Olympic-level athletes doing what they do best, up close and in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Whether you’re a track fan, a fitness enthusiast, or just in the area — swing by Swangard and catch a glimpse of world-class competition in action.

5:34pm: Women Shot Put Premium

Meet Record: Sarah Mitton 20.14m
2025 Champion: Sarah Mitton 20.14m

• Sarah Mitton (CAN) – Jerome Classic Meet record holder, Two time Olympian, Two-time World Indoor Champion, World Championships Silver Medallist, Commonwealth Games Champion, Pan American Games Champion,Diamond League Final Champion, Canadian Shot Put Record Holder (20.68m)