Tokyo Olympics: ‘Can we’ve got two golds?’ – excessive jumpers share win

Mutaz Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi

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Mutaz Essa Barshim asked the Olympic official if they could have two gold medals, to which the steward nodded, saying, “if you can agree to share it”

An 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.

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