When high jumpers Mutaz Essa Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi both failed to clear the last height, they decided to share the gold medal.
Author: Tom Schad, USA TODAY
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Underdog American Bobby Finke charges on final lap to win gold in 800 freestyle at Tokyo Olympics
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