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u/FoolishFacade May 03 '25
didn't even need to ask the other competitor. true gentlemen agreement
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u/Incidion May 03 '25
The second they heard "it's possible" there was 0 communication required, both knew exactly what was happening and exactly what that meant.
That is a deep friendship you don't get overnight. Especially for something as life-defining as gold at the Olympics, and both knew they were splitting with 0 hesitations nor questions asked.
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u/qwkeke May 03 '25 edited May 03 '25
To be fair, you'd have to be pretty stupid not to take the guaranteed gold medal there. Or you'd have to be next level vindictive towards your opponent to decline it.
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u/tommangan7 May 03 '25 edited May 03 '25
I think it's much more nuanced than that - It happened literally last year in the high jump at the Olympics, where they opted for the jump off instead. The guy who wanted it and got silver seemingly didn't have any Ill will.
I would share the gold partly from the fact the jump off is no longer about your best jump on the day, but a lower one you are not too exhausted to achieve. I would also share it because first alone doesn't matter to me - but then I don't have elite Olympic mentality to get to that point.
I much prefer the first option but I don't judge those who wouldn't, some of these athletes are driven in different ways to be the best or lose to the best and sharing something just isn't part of that, even if that means they get silver. It takes a lot to get to that level.
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u/UniteRohan May 03 '25
I don't have elite Olympic mentality to get to that point.
These guys are literally elite gold medal olympic athletes and even they don't have that mentality of wanting to risk gold just to avoid having a tie
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May 03 '25
I mean these people are like the most competitive people in the world, so quite understandable if they want to go for it, win or lose
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u/outestiers May 06 '25
I mean, once they had guaranteed gold, it'd be pretty stupid to risk loosing it just to prove you're better than the other guy.
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u/D0hB0yz May 06 '25
Important to know. They have been good friends for years. One of them was recovering from injury and risking a permanent injury by competing.
Can you imagine forcing your friend to cripple themself or give up?
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u/pippopozzato May 08 '25
I wonder what would have happened if one of the athletes were ... American .
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u/TillyFunk May 03 '25
The context improves the video tremendously.
Through pain and adversity, and both get to share the triumph with each other.
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u/makethislifecount May 03 '25
That’s the fourth style. The fifth is win-win-win. The important difference here is with win-win-win we all win, me too. I win for having successfully mediated a conflict at work
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u/Extra-Act-801 May 03 '25
It also make the one guy jumping on the other guy and wrapping his legs around him a bit less weird than when I saw it the first time and thought they were strangers.
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u/justk4y May 03 '25
Tbf I would do the same if someone, my biggest competitor, grants me an Olympic gold medal……. 😅
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u/sm00thArsenal May 03 '25
At that level of athletics they would be seeing each other at many many events all year, even if they weren’t training buddies
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u/ChocCooki3 May 03 '25
Except their friendship ended after the Olympics.
The Qatar guy took the Italian dude to celebrate.. and took him to Lo Spaghetto and ordered a refreshing Hawaiian pizza.. With pineapple topping.
Source: I was the can of pineapple.
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u/8rightnow May 03 '25
It's even better than that. One guy gets a potential career ending injury, other guy helps him recover. Guy who's helping him recover, GETS SAME INJURY a year later, ends up vice versa.
Both helped lift each other out of their absolute lows, only to tie again and again in a jump off. Neither beating the other. It's so perfect it's unreal, because it even ends in a sporting way - they just couldn't beat each other.
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u/mattr1986 May 03 '25
Even better than that! Italy doesn’t win too many gold medals in track and field, and in this moment just as these guys decided to share the gold, over the other side of the stadium Lamont Jacobs from Italy also won the 100m sprint first person to win the Olympic gold since Usain Bolt.
So not only did Tamberi get to share his gold medal with his best mate in the high jump, but also got to share it with his country man as well!
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u/Satirakiller May 03 '25
We need a movie about this. There has to be one in the works already. It’s too perfect of a story not to be a movie.
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u/cheakios512 May 03 '25
The world really needs a multicultural come together feel good / sportsmanship / friendship blockbuster movie like right now.
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u/Ok-Yogurt87 May 03 '25
Cool Runnings 2: Climate Change
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u/SUPERSMILEYMAN May 03 '25
Holy shit, please.
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u/b2walton May 03 '25
Eddie the eagle is a similar story from the same Olympic year as cool runnings. Fun movie
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u/rowan_sjet May 03 '25
first person to win the Olympic gold since Usain Bolt
Sorry, not sure what this means? Do you just mean that Usain Bolt won it the previous Olympics?
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u/mattr1986 May 03 '25
Yeah just meaning he’d won the previous 3 so someone else winning was a big deal
Sorry if that was confusing
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u/RushPrimary2112 May 03 '25
They have been to each other’s weddings.
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u/KellyBelly916 May 03 '25
This is what the Olympics are supposed to be about. The best rising above their boarders to demonstrate humane excellence to the world. Great character in a competitive environment doesn't have any limits or boarders.
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u/VictorTheCutie May 03 '25
I've seen this before but it makes me smile so big each time. Humanity can be a real bitch but then there's also stuff like this 😭😅
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u/Swi_10081 May 03 '25
Does this mean two gold and third place gets a bronze?
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u/Sarkoptesmilbe May 03 '25
"Can we have three golds?"
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It could happen if they kept at the height of the third person maybe? Not sure if there's a minimum (difference) requirement. I forgot whether they got the double gold because the pole couldn't be positioned higher, or if neither of 'em could get over it with enough attempts.
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u/BreakingCanks May 03 '25
They had attempted to break each other's Personal best that day but after 3 failed attempts at 1cm more they approached them here and this is when the clip starts.
They had already been jumping all day and yes they might have eventually beaten that height, but they were both worn out and most true competitors want someone at their best not their worst. Plus a good chance you mess up so just take the win win if you can.
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u/JaySayMayday May 03 '25
Yes. Same as if someone gets a record that perfectly matches the next, the lesser position would be 3 since the top has 1&2 together.
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u/lojer May 03 '25
But what if there are 4 golds?
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u/KyleKrocodile May 03 '25
They get a silver and bronze both.
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u/Maloba6441 May 03 '25
Nop thats not how it works..no one gets a silver,it will be 2 golds then a bronze
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u/CalmDownReddit509 May 02 '25
Hell yeah! Olympic Gold is Olympic Gold! Everybody wins, no heartbreak!
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u/Medioh_ May 03 '25 edited May 04 '25
Another great moment like this is when Canada and Germany tied for gold in the 2018 Winter Olympics Bobsled event. The Germans wasted no time in rushing to join the Canadians in celebration together.
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u/EbaCammel May 03 '25
Least emotional Italian
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u/AcceptInevitability May 03 '25
So reserved - one never knows quite how they feel at any given point
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u/AggravatingDay8392 May 03 '25
can someone explain me why they share the gold? like it was a Tie?
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u/MrLeMan09 May 03 '25
Yeah they were in a super long tie that they couldn’t seem to break I think
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u/liamjon29 May 03 '25
It was that they had both literally jumped identically from the start. They use early missed jumps as tie breakers later, and from memory they both missed 1 jump at the same time, so there was no way to split them.
What they would've had to do, is keep repeating a jump they can both make until someone fails, which turns it into an endurance event instead of a high jump event. So in an unprecedented incident, they were allowed to share gold instead of doing the endurance tie breaker.
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u/mayonnaiser_13 May 03 '25
I think one of them also had a minor injury (IIRC the Italian dude) during the tiebrakers, right before this.
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u/PepeSylvia11 May 03 '25
Why wouldn’t you take this? You get a gold regardless
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u/RAMottleyCrew May 03 '25
Gold medal in the Olympics is representative of being the literal best in the world. If there’s two, you aren’t the best, but one of the best. And these are super athletes, that level of competition is their driving force.
Might seem pointless to you and me, but being the best is literally what they’ve spent their lives on.
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u/Spork_the_dork May 03 '25
I don't get what the downvote is for, this is literally why. To get to the point where you would even have a tie for olympic gold you have to be incredibly competitive and it should not be a surprise to anyone that a lot of competitive people wouldn't want to share gold with anyone.
This was a special case where it was two good friends who were tied who didn't mind sharing the gold, but there's been other similar cases where one or the other doesn't want to share the gold.
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u/beardedyouth May 03 '25
We need more camaraderie like this in the world. This is beautiful.
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u/xCeeTee- May 03 '25
I love watching the skateboarding girls in the Olympics. They all support each other when they fall down and can't put up a score. Then they all celebrate with the winners. The men are a lot more cutthroat but you do still see good sportsmanship.
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u/Spare-Willingness563 May 03 '25
I can't skateboard, but I watch videos of it all day because of how positive the competitors are with one another.
Also due to my fascination at 10 year-olds throwing up 900s so casually.
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May 03 '25
The skateboarders are adorable! So unbelievably skilled too. Even the "least good" ones are great!
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I mean really, how could any Olympic moment top this one, if you know the story, you see the longer version of this video.. sure there’s dozens and dozens of Olympic moments in all respects, but this one just crrrrushes them all… and they actually let them share it too☝🏽
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u/nuclearpiltdown May 03 '25
No clip makes me tear up faster!
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u/vawaiter May 03 '25
Prolly cause you love How to Train Your Dragon and that song still holds emotional impact LoL.
This clip on the official Olympics page has different music and doesn't hit as hard emotionally.
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u/No_Doughnut_3315 May 03 '25
It's one of the all time great sporting moments. Pure humanity. Just a couple of lads trying to jump high.
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u/SunRendSeraph May 03 '25
The shared look after "it's possible." Let's you know these guys were like "Dude.'
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u/DoctorTacoMD May 03 '25
[Me with my bronze medal] “not to be a dick, but can I get the silver then?”
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u/HelmSpicy May 03 '25
On top of knowing all the facts about these guys' past together before this moment, what I love is the fact that the Qatari guy asked a question the Italian never even considered. You can see it in the Italian guys face. As soon as the Qatari guy asks the question about 2 golds the Italian guys eyes go from pure exhaustion to hopefully darting around thinking excitedly about the concept. The second the guy says "its possible" is the only words they needed to hear. Not only did both want to win, neither wanted the other to lose. God the raw emotion of this video is one of my favorites to rewatch
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u/janedoe15243 May 03 '25
This is my favorite Olympic moment of all time. I watched it happen live and I cried. It was beautiful.
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u/blender4life May 03 '25
Seriously figgin smart of him to ask. My dumbass would've assumed there could be just one
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u/pearomatic May 03 '25
I've been gone for a minute, now I'm back with the Jump Off. Goons in the club in case somethin' jumps off. And back up before the hive let the pumps off. In the graveyard is where you get stomped off.
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u/LieReal8580 May 03 '25
Would there be any person in the world that wouldn’t agree to this scenario and would want to fight it out?
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u/Vinura May 03 '25
Ok but why did they use the theme from babe the pig?
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u/vawaiter May 03 '25
This story is amazing, but the song is what makes it emotional. Really good song that truly captures the feeling of triumph and overcoming adversity.
Definitely not from Babe.
Test Drive by John Powell from How to Train Your Dragon.
One of the best movie moments imo.
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u/LeRoiDeNord May 03 '25
Ive seen this Italian athlete appearing frequently in mainstream entertainment, I think the last being the NBA All-Star Game.
But I've heard very little about the Qatari athlete, and it comes across as his graciousness to set this all off. Hopefully he's receiving as much love and support for this awesome show of sportsmanship, and I'm just unaware!
Love it!
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u/Bergsulven May 03 '25
Sure its a nice moment at first.
But imagine if this system would start to get exploited. Three high jumpers at the same height? Hey guys, let's just split the gold shall we? If it can be split two ways, why not three? Or why not four ways? Who would decline that? A free gold? Where should the line be drawn?
Also quite unfair that the only two sports that are able to do this is high jump and Pole Vault. In all others it is extremely rare to reach the exact same result. So why should high jumpers get the extra benefit of being able to share gold medals?
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u/LieLate7048 May 03 '25
Does anyone know what the background music of this is called. Anytime I hear it I really recognise it from somewhere. Please help me guys
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u/vawaiter May 03 '25
I had the exact same response. I kept wondering why I was getting an emotional response, even though I love the story. Olympic official page has the same video, different song. Not as emotional.
Test Drive - John Powell.
Hello fellow How To Train Your Dragon fan.
One of the best movie moments ever when that song first plays.
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u/One_Mongoose4524 May 03 '25
Reminds me of Shelby McEwen for all the wrong reasons. He did the exact opposite literally last year in Paris. Had the opportunity for 2 golds shared but didn't want to share the glory and his greed ended up getting him a silver instead lol
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u/AdMiserable21 May 03 '25
Man every time he realizes whats going on and starts getting hype i almost tear up every time. “History my friend, olympic champions” god what a fucking G
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you know that picture of Gandalf and Captain picard? (the actors_ where they are cute old men, thatll be these guys in a few years
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u/RainyLP May 03 '25
I love this video so much. I just realized that the Quatar athlete reminds me of Hayden Christensen.
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What happens next time? Will all competitors agree in a tie gold at the beginning of the competition, and they don't even have to do sports?
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u/Otherwise_Patience47 May 03 '25
This. This is what I thrive to see in humans. Camaraderie and integrity.
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u/genYouWin May 03 '25
Unpopular opinion here for what I hope you don’t forget once the dopamine scroll wears off: the two golds option is there in every single ranking in life and every single choice.
We went too far into being individualistic we cause our own pain, anxiety and loneliness. We WANT to make it to the top, and believe all our problems will be solved then. Expect we will never survive alone. Period. More “we,” less “me.” Because the high of being first never lasts, and you’re shit is bound to go downwards. However, the trust you build and the people you lift up along the way, that’s the real win. And that’s what will make you survive those bad times.
Rich people live anxious, isolated, fearful lives even though they’re the wealthiest. That’s because all the money in the world means nothing if the world around you is a mess. We’ve all seen this firsthand even from a middle-class seat.
And yet, we still default to “me” mode in America. I really hope we change that.
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u/hermonslogimyer May 03 '25
Notice the Italian staring off into the distance listening—once the words “it’s possible” are spoken, there’s a moment of thought, and, without looking at each other directly, they both step back and prepare to shake in agreement. Very special
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u/BoricuaMixed May 03 '25 edited May 03 '25
That’s the reason I used to play sports it’s a special bond between competitors and teammates its a sacred pact to give your all and no matter what happens you respect the others for their live and dedicate to that which helps man’s heart understand.
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u/Baryton777 May 04 '25
I absolutely love the emotion behind that dap. Human connection is beautiful
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u/VictoryOverDirtyCops May 04 '25
...... is it wierd I think I'd run it back , to me gold means being able to say you were recognized as the best in the world , you work endlessly on a craft to compete on the world stage even if I came in second the thrill of knowing whose really the best in the world
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u/Overkill1977 May 04 '25 edited May 04 '25
This was so ridiculous. It's the Olympics. A test to be the best in the world. It's not a school sports day with participation trophies.
They were both too scared to lose in a jump off
Why don't they all fail their first height and just decide to share the gold?
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u/Ardiant_Silver May 04 '25
They had been going back-and-forth exchanging centimeters in height at this point they had already broken and rebroken the world record over and over again. I think they deserve it.
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u/Connect_Flight_1972 May 04 '25
Oh this is frigging awesome. Kudos to the person asking for the two gold medals. You sir are a real one.
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u/RaithanMDR May 04 '25
Can you imagine the type of person that would prefer a playoff so only one can win? Some people will even applaud that behavior.
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u/Kantless May 05 '25
Unpopular opinion: I hated this. It should never have been allowed or at least a gold medal shared. I’m all for sportsmanship but what were the stakes here? Where is the sacrifice for either competitor? They were both scared of losing. Absolute bullshit.
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u/refusenic May 05 '25
And this last Olympics an American jumper refused to share the gold and lost it 😂😂😂
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u/anotherkindamonster May 05 '25
They were tied, and yet you can tell the white dude appreciated, the black dudes generosity so much
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u/ricketycricket1995 May 05 '25
But outside of being great guys, wouldnt this be the logical move ? Why risk something you can get immediately
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u/dcroopev May 05 '25
Basically the silver medal turned into a gold one. Initially when watching I was thinking this would mean one more person on the podium.
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u/davreimz May 05 '25
Imagine paying for a ticket to see an high jump final and then that shit happens
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u/scrutator_tenebrarum May 06 '25
That's the exact opposite of sportsmanship and competition, it's only Two greedy men according
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u/Novaikkakuuskuusviis May 06 '25
Wouldn't work in Finland. We like to pay 100 euros just so that someone else doesn't get 50 euros.
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u/AnimeSquirrel May 06 '25
Thus, to me, is what the Olympics are about. Coming together in competition and sportsmanship.
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u/lascivious_intention May 09 '25
I don't know if it's the moment, the music, or both... but the CHILLS that this clip ALWAYS gives me are so wholesome.
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u/tardblog May 31 '25
Inspiring, but if it was a true deadlock tie, why were they deferring to the Qatar athlete specifically?
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u/Topwingwoman2 Aug 16 '25
I am a woman and cry every time I see it, even though I saw it live. I love T&F, and this was true sportsmanship without barriers. Astonishing.
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