Gianmarco Tamberi finally had to give up in the challenge with his body. He survived yet another hospital stay for another attack of renal colicbut in the final the long jump champion was understandably his own double. He was the favorite and instead he stopped in 11th place, after having failed three times to reach the height of 2.24 that on normal days he would have easily surpassed. Gimbo – flag bearer for Italy, from Offagna in the Marche, 31 years old, registered with the Golden Flames – after the elimination he burst into tears accompanied by a hug to his friends who have always followed him up to this point in international competitions. Then he went to the edge of the track to cheer on the other Italian, StephenSubtle26 years old, Piedmontese from Borgosesiawho jumps for the FlamesBlue: his was an extraordinary race that led him to fight for medals with the greats of this discipline also with great personality. He stopped at 2.34 but how much does this weigh? fourth place: it is the same measure before which it was also eliminated Mutaz Essa Barshim (Qatar), who in 2021 in Tokyo had been Olympic champion ex aequo with Tamberi. A double gold medal resulting from an agreement between the two great friends. This was not the case this year: the American McEwen and the New Zealander Kerr they were not satisfied and went to the play-off. The all black won by jumping the quota that the american missed (2.34).
21.05 – McEwen fails again at 2.34 and Kerr succeeds: the New Zealander is Olympic champion.
20.56 – Kerr also misses 2.36. We move to 2.34.
20.54 – McEwen fails the test at 2.36.
20.53 Kerr misses his jump at 2.38. We move to 2.36.
20.52 – McEwen misses first jump at 2.38
8.49pm – The play-off involves one jump each: if both miss, the bar is lowered by 2 cm, if both miss, it is raised by 2.
20.48 – The challenge for gold will go to a play-off. The American McEwen and the New Zealander Kerr have failed all their attempts at 2.38. The first odds are 2.38. As is known in Tokyo, Tamberi and Barshim agreed to a tie for gold.
20.39 – Barshim (Qatar) stops at 2.34 and is a bronze medal. It is the same measurement as Sottile but the Qatari made fewer errors during his course.
20.33 – Sottile also missed the last jump. He is fourth. A fantastic result for the athlete from Borgosesia who, beyond all expectations, fought with the greats of the discipline for a medal.
20.31 – No 2.36 for Sottile: he has one last attempt left.
20.29 – Qatari Barshim – reigning Olympic champion ex aequo with Tamberi – also failed the second test at 2.36.
20.28 – Tamberi remained on the sidelines to encourage Sottile, the other Italian athlete still in the race, who is fighting for a medal.
20.27 – New Zealander Hamish Kerr also clears 2.36 and is now second. Sottile is currently fourth, but has two more attempts available.
20.26 – American McEwen clears 2.36 and takes the lead.
20.25 – Barshim and Sottile fail their first attempt at 2.36.
20.22 – Barshim, Kerr, Sottile are joined by McEwen, an American, who jumps 2.34 on his third attempt. There are 4 left in the competition. The jump goes to 2.36.
20.16 – Sottile is currently second behind Mutaz Essa Barshim (Qatar). Kerr (New Zealand) has also surpassed the 2.34 mark
20.12 – SOTTILE EXCEEDS 2.34 ON FIRST ATTEMPT
20.09 – There are 6 left in the race. Among them the Italian Stefano Sottile, who failed his first attempt at 2.31 (and for this reason he is currently 4th). Now we move on to the quota of 2.34.
20.05 – There are currently 5 jumpers who have cleared 2.31. Among these is the Italian Stefano Sottile.
20.02 – SOTTILE EXCEEDS 2.31!
19.57 – So far, Barshim (Qatar), gold ex aequo with Tamberi in Tokyo 2021, Akamatsu (Japan) and McEwen (USA) have managed to jump 2.31.
19.51 – First mistake in the race for the Italian Stefano Sottile at 2.31.
19.50 – Tamberisi then stood up and waved to the crowd, who thanked him, before leaving the track at the Stade de France.
19.49 – Tamberi in tears hugs his friends in the stands of the Stade de France. Among those consoling him is coach Giulio Ciotti.
19.47 – TAMBERI ELIMINATED. He also failed the 2.27 test
19.43 – Tamberi also missed the jump at 2.27. The Italian athlete seems a bit weakened: what is missing is the elevation action
19.41 – So far 5 athletes have jumped 2.27. Among them the Italian Stefano Sottile.
19.34 – Tamberi’s first attempt at 2.27 fails
19.31 – SOTTILE EXCEEDS 2.27! Clear path for the blue
19.30 – Barshim surpasses 2.27
19.26 – Tamberi makes it on his third attempt! The distance is now 2.27. Two Italians still in the running in the final.
19.23 – 10 athletes have cleared the 2.22 jump, including the Italian Stefano Sottile.
19.19 – Tamberi also failed on his second attempt at 2.22.
19.19 – Tamberi fails the first jump at 2.22
19.14 – Barshim (Qatar) clears the 2.22 mark on his first jump. The Qatari also had some physical problems during the preliminaries.
19.05 – First jump for Subtle which exceeds 2.17. Tamberi – like Barshim, Qatar, who won gold with him in Tokyo – decided to move on and start from 2.22.
18.50 – First test jumps in racing gear for Gimbo. 18.40 – The start heating by Gianmarco Tamberi! After stopping to greet the Italian fansthe Italian champion started with the exercises of stretching near the platform. All cameras are on him: the conditions seem good.
Wonderful madman, you are already on the playing field, just out of the hospital, after a terrible colic match this morning at 5 and vomiting blood! How can I not love you?! You’ve already won! We are all with you on the stage ❤️❤️❤️#Tamberi#Paris2024#Olympic2024#highjump#Forcepic.twitter.com/Wn0XYXDDEr
When is the final and where to watch it on TV All the Olympic Games are broadcast on the different streaming platforms: from Discovery+ until Prime Videodepending on the offers and agreements. Also included Sky, Dazn, Now, Tim Vision. In clear on the Raiinstead, only some disciplines are broadcasted and at certain times: the high jump final with Gianmarco Tamberi and Stefano Sottile is among the competitions that will be broadcast live. The reference channels are Rai 2 And Rai Sport HDThe final is scheduled for Saturday 10th August: the start at 7pm.
