Lifted by a packed stadium, Qatar's Mutaz Barshim soared to victory in the ...
DOHA - Lifted by a packed stadium, Qatar’s Mutaz Barshim soared to victory in the men’s high jump at the world championships on Friday to give the hosts a long-awaited first gold medal.
Two Russians, who are in Qatar competing as neutral athletes, completed the podium with Mikhail Akimenko, cleared to compete just last month, celebrated his return to international competition taking the silver and Ilya Ivanyuk the bronze.“For me it was just a dream,” said Barshim. “At home it was just amazing.
In the end, with the stadium having emptied the athletes walked off the stage without a ceremony taking place and officials later announced that the medal presentation would take place on Saturday.“I am happy that the medal ceremony is tomorrow because I am already so tired,” said the world champion.
But after seven days of sparse attendances the people of Qatar showed they do care about the sport, at least when one of their own is in contention, as they filled the air-conditioned Khalifa Stadium. There was drama attached to Barshim’s victory as the Qatari came dangerously close to going out at 2.33, clearing the height on his last attempt to wild cheers.
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