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The high jump at the Summer Olympics is grouped among the four track and field jumping events held at the multi-sport event. The men's high jump has been present on the Olympic athletics programme since the first Summer Olympics in 1896.
- Athletics at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Men's high jump
Mutaz Barshim presents high jump co-winner Gianmarco Tamberi...
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The high jump was among the first events deemed acceptable...
- Athletics at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Men's high jump
The high jump was among the first events deemed acceptable for women, having been held at the 1928 Olympic Games. Javier Sotomayor (Cuba) is the world record holder with a jump of 2.45 m ( 8 ft 1 ⁄ 4 in) set in 1993 – the longest-standing record in the history of the men's high jump.
Mutaz Barshim presents high jump co-winner Gianmarco Tamberi with his gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Thirteen jumpers qualified for the final by jumping over 2.28 metres, Tom Gale was the last and only qualifier requiring three attempts at the height.
The high jump, an event that has captivated audiences in the modern Olympics, has its roots in ancient Greece. The origins of high jump can be traced back to the ancient Olympic Games, which were first held in Olympia in 776 BC.
Jun 6, 2022 · High jump rules and techniques: From competition format to the legendary Fosbury Flop. High jump is one of the most popular athletics event in the world and has been a part of the modern Olympics since its start in 1896. Know the rules.
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History of Olympic Results: High Jump – Men. 2021. (Tokyo, August 1) =1. Mutaz Essa Barshim (Qatar) 7-9¼ | 2.37. =1. Gianmarco Tamberi (Italy) 7-9¼ | 2.37.
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Men’s high jump made its Olympic debut at the 1896 Games. Women’s high jump was introduced to the Olympic programme in 1928. The event has seen radical changes in technique over the years, with former methods such as the eastern cut-off, western roll and the straddle no longer in use.
