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Thread #170141   Message #4115040
Posted By: Rain Dog
01-Aug-21 - 11:35 AM
Thread Name: BS: 2021 Olympics
Subject: RE: BS: 2021 Olympics
incredible Olympic high jump final ended with both Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi taking gold medals.

After an exhausting two-hour competition, the pair couldn't be split, having recorded best clearances of 2.37 metres.

The athletes were offered an opportunity to take part in a jump-off.

But in a moment of sportsmanship, they agreed to share the title, sparking huge celebrations.

Both had three failures as they attempted to match the Olympic record of 2.39m and, with error-free records on countback, could have fought for sole possession of the title.

Instead, they made history - it was the first joint Olympic podium in athletics since 1912.

Tokyo Olympics: 'Can we have two golds?' - high jumpers share win