Tokyo 2020: 2 Athletes share gold medals after refusing to compete further in long jump
The duo started celebrating around the track at Tokyo Stadium after showing the spirit of sportsmanship to each other. Barshim and Tamberi celebrated with their coaches and hoisting their nation’s flags above their heads. It is the first joint Olympic podium in athletics since 1912. Mutaz Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi decided to share the gold medal in the men’s high jump. Photo by Christian PetersenSource: UGC South Africa’s Akani Simbiwe came fourth while Great Britain’s Zharnel Hughes was disqualified in the thrilling contest....