World Athletics Championships, Tamberi gold in the high jump: "Crazy, I beat the superheroes"

Gianmarco Tamberi gold medal in the high jump at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest.

The blue exceeded the measure of 2.36 meters. Silver to the American JuVaughn Harrison.

Qatari Mutaz Essa Barshim took the bronze.

“I beat superheroes. I feel like a human who beats heroes," said the champion after the victory. Adding: "Crazy. All sacrifices pay off. In these events I know I can give my best».

«I won a new challenge, it was a path that gives me energy. I dedicate the medal to my father, with whom I haven't spoken for a while», explained the blue athlete.

(Unioneonline/lf)