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Tokyo 2020: Italy, Qatar share gold at high jump competition

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Gianmarco Tamberi and Mutaz Essa Barshim both cleared 2.37 metres.
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The men's high jump gold at the Tokyo Olympic Games was shared between Italy and Qatar in a dramatic conclusion to the competition on Sunday night.

Gianmarco Tamberi and Mutaz Essa Barshim both cleared 2.37 metres and, when neither athlete was able to get over 2.39, they were given the option to share the gold or face a jump-off.

The pair looked more than happy to share the glory, with Tamberi howling in delight and rolling around the track, having missed out on competing in Rio five years ago due to a career-threatening ankle injury.

Tamberi brought the cast he wore in recovery from that injury along with him to the Olympic Stadium, with the words 'Road to Tokyo 2021' written on it.

Barshim added gold to the bronze and silver he won in 2012 and 2016 respectively, while Maksim Nedasekau of Belarus took bronze.

Gianmarco Tamberi with the cast from an injury he suffered in 2016 (Martin Rickett/PA)

The decision to share the medal was overwhelmingly well received on social media.

Team GB athlete Eilish McColgan tweeted: "Such an incredible moment. Two of the nicest people in our sport sharing gold."

British high jumper Emily Borthwick added: "I'm not crying, you're crying."

Athletics performance coach Steve Magness said on his Twitter account: "The sharing of the Olympic gold from Barshim and Tamberi and emotional outlet right after from both is what it's all about. What a moment in the high jump."

USA Track and Field tweeted: "Love the sportsmanship from Italy and Qatar in the men's high jump final!"

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