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How Everything Works on Instagram: "At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021), one of the most unforgettable moments came in the men’s high jump when Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi decided to share the gold medal. After both cleared 2.37 meters flawlessly but failed at 2.39, officials suggested a jump-off. Instead, the athletes chose to split the victory, a decision that reflected not only their elite performance but also their respect and friendship. It quickly became