Tokyo Olympics 2020: A rare moment! Qatar and Italy share high jump gold

Updated : Aug 02, 2021 12:29
|
Editorji News Desk

High jumpers from Qatar and Italy had a rare Olympic Moment when they decided to share a Gold medal spot. Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar and Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy have known each other for 10-years now and have supported each other through thick and thin but on Sunday the two went on to share an Olympic gold. 

Also Read Australia's Emma McKeon wins historic 7th medal at single Olympics

Both high jumpers cleared 7 inches, 9 & 1/4 inches and ended up with a tie. The rule book says that the players can have a jump-off for gold or share it. 

While the officials were still explaining the rule, Barshim questioned, 'Can we have two golds?' as both agreed to share the spoils. 

 

Olympics 2020Tokyo 2020

Recommended For You

editorji | Sports

Fire never left: Vinesh Phogat comes out of retirement, targets LA Olympics

editorji | Sports

South Africa level series after de Kock special; Gill, SKY misfire again

editorji | Sports

I don't think I love anything more than cricket: Smriti Mandhana

editorji | Sports

2nd T20I: Pressure mounts on Gill as India look to press advantage in Mullanpur

editorji | Sports

Virat Kohli rises to No 2 to ODI rankings, Rohit Sharma retains top spot