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Tokyo Olympics 2020: From drama to despair, a look at the most memorable moments

As the Tokyo Olympics comes to an end let us look back at some of the most memorable moments from the mega event. (Image: AP )
In what was the most memorable moment of the games, Qatar’s Mutaz Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi decided to share the gold in Men’s high jump rather than go for glory alone. The duo decided to share the gold rather than continue competing after they were tied alongside eventual bronze medallist Belarusian Maksim Nedasekau. (Image: AP)
Legendary swimmer Emma McKeon  not only became the most successful olympian from her country But her seven medals including four golds in Tokyo ensured that she equalled  Mariya Gorokhovskaya’s  (USSR) record of most medals won by a woman athlete in a single Olympics (Image: AP)
Many superstars who were expected to make it big in Tokyo faltered. While Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka were knocked out of the tournament, US star gymnast Simone Biles dropped out of the women’s team event after a single vault at the Tokyo Olympics highlighting the importance of mental wellbeing among elite athletes. (Image: AP)
In what was the biggest off-filed drama of the event, Belarus sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya refused to board a flight home after she was removed from the Games and taken to the airport against her wishes. She was later granted a humanitarian visa by Poland. (Image: AP)
Lamont Marcell Jacobs, of Italy, became the fastest man in the world after winning the final of the men’s 100-meters at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Tokyo. The performance is commendable, especially given the fact that the glamour event has been dominated by Jamaican and US athletes for decades.(AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Neeraj Chopra created history by becoming the first Indian to win an Olympic medal in the track and field event after he secured gold in the javelin throw. His gold, coming at the late end of the event sealed for the country what was its greatest performance in the Summer Olympics.
A pair of 13-year-olds won the first two positions in the women’s street skateboarding after the event debuted in Tokyo. The young age of the winners was definitely amusing for many. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)