The American athlete, who refused to share the gold in the high jump, asked for a tiebreaker and lost

Men’s High Jump Final Paris Olympic Games This Saturday, the 10th, the Tokyo Games are almost over with two athletes sharing the gold. But Shelby McEwen is from the United StatesDisagree to share the top spot with Hamish Kerr is from New ZealandAsking for a tiebreaker ended in defeat. Kerr took the gold and the North Americans the silver.

During the final, both players cleared 2m36 points. The organization awarded a draw, but the North American did not accept it. Thus, the race went to the jump-off in 2m34eozelander reached the heights and took the gold.

Italy’s Gianmarco Tamperi and Qatar’s Mutas Essa Barshim shared the top spot in the high jump final at the Tokyo Games after conceding a tiebreaker.

🥇 Honestly, I can only say that I loved it!

Shelby McEwen of the United States did not want to share gold with New Zealander Hamish Kerr in the high jump and lost the tiebreaker.

He immediately threw away the gold medal due to his ego of being the best on his own.#Paris2024pic.twitter.com/Oz1cQdSTZ5

– Diogo™ (@diogo2707) August 10, 2024