Friendship first, competition second

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In the men's high jump final, Tokyo received a welcome dose of Olympic spirit when Mutaz Barshim of Qatar and Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi put friendship before individual glory. The two were tied after their final leaps and were offered the chance of a jump-off to decide the winner at a spectator-free Olympic Stadium, before Barshim asked: "Can we have two golds?" The answer was yes and the jumpers－friends who both overcame injury setbacks to make the Games－shared top spot on the Olympic podium. Tamberi was overcome with emotion, writhing around on the track before congratulating compatriot Lamont Marcell Jacobs on his shock win in the 100 meters.