New Zealander Hamish Kerr made history by securing his country's first-ever high jump medal at the Paris Summer Olympics. Kerr and American high jumper Shelby McEwan both successfully cleared 2.36 meters but faltered at 2.38 meters during the competition at the Stade de France.
Instead of opting to share the gold medal, Kerr and McEwan decided to engage in a jump-off after consulting with an Olympic official. Despite their best efforts, both athletes failed to clear the 2.38-meter height in the subsequent attempts.
