'Can we have two golds?' - high jumpers share win
After an exhausting two-hour competition, the pair couldn't be split, having recorded best clearances of 2.37 metres.But in a moment of sportsmanship, they agreed to share the title, sparking huge celebrations.
Gianmarco Tamberi suffered a leg injury just before the Rio 2016 Olympics, ruling him out of those Games. He kept the cast, writing 'Road to Tokyo 2020' on it, and had it with him as he won Olympic gold. Tamberi and Barshim embraced before running to celebrate with their coaches and team-mates, hoisting their nation's flags above their heads.
Tamberi was still celebrating on the track when his compatriot Lamont Marcell Jacobs ran into his arms, following hisBoth athletes have had to overcome tough injuries in their careers, but Barshim says the sacrifices were worth it."I have been through a lot. It's been five years that I have been waiting, with injuries and a lot of setbacks. But we are here today sharing this moment and all the sacrifices. It's really worth it now in this moment.
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