TOKYO – The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics may have lacked crowds, but there was no shortage of memorable moments. Here are some of the Games’ memorable moments:
– Golden pact –
Tokyo received a welcome dose of Olympic spirit when Mutaz Barshim of Qatar and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi put friendship before individual glory in the men’s high jump.
The pair were tied after their final efforts and were offered the chance of a jump-off for victory 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…
