When Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi both landed their high jumps at 2.37 meters, they were in the battle for Olympic gold. But when both jumpers missed the next mark—the Olympic record of 2.39 meters—three times each, they were officially tied for first place. In such a tie, the athletes would usually …
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Facing a tiebreaker, Olympians asked if they could share a gold medal. Pure joy ensued.
When Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi both landed their high jumps at 2.37 meters, they were in the battle for Olympic gold. But when both jumpers missed the next mark—the Olympic record of 2.39 meters—three times each, they were officially tied for first place. In such a tie, the athletes would usually …
Facing a tiebreaker, Olympians asked if they could share a gold medal. Pure joy ensued.
When Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi both landed their high jumps at 2.37 meters, they were in the battle for Olympic gold. But when both jumpers missed the next mark—the Olympic record of 2.39 meters—three times each, they were officially tied for first place. In such a tie, the athletes would usually …
Facing a tiebreaker, Olympians asked if they could share a gold medal. Pure joy ensued.
When Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi both landed their high jumps at 2.37 meters, they were in the battle for Olympic gold. But when both jumpers missed the next mark—the Olympic record of 2.39 meters—three times each, they were officially tied for first place. In such a tie, the athletes would usually …
Facing a tiebreaker, Olympians asked if they could share a gold medal. Pure joy ensued.
When Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi both landed their high jumps at 2.37 meters, they were in the battle for Olympic gold. But when both jumpers missed the next mark—the Olympic record of 2.39 meters—three times each, they were officially tied for first place. In such a tie, the athletes would usually …
Facing a tiebreaker, Olympians asked if they could share a gold medal. Pure joy ensued.
This article originally appeared on 08.02.21 When Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi both landed their high jumps at 2.37 meters, they were in the battle for Olympic gold. But when both jumpers missed the next mark—the Olympic record of 2.39 meters—three times each, they were officially tied for first place. In such …