Mutaz Barshim

Biography

Mutaz Barshim produced one of the most memorable Olympic moments in history when he chose to share the Tokyo 2020 high jump gold with Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi rather than jump off — the two embracing in a scene that went viral worldwide. But the Qatari was far more than one moment: three consecutive World Championship golds, an Olympic silver and bronze before his gold, and a career spanning four Olympics. He made the high jump must-watch athletics.

Career Highlights

• 1 Olympic gold (shared, Tokyo 2020)
• 1 Olympic silver, 1 Olympic bronze
• 3 World Championship golds
• Shared gold moment went viral globally
• First Qatari Olympic champion

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