Feverless Tamberi begins qualifying event at Paris Olympics

Athlete, taken to hospital Sunday, needs to jump 2.29 to qualify

By: ansa.it

Aug 07 2024
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Feverless Tamberi begins quali

Italy's high jump champion Gianmarco 'Gimbo' Tamberi on Wednesday morning began qualification rounds for the men's high jump competition at the Paris Olympics.
He jumped 2.20 and 2.24 to then commit the first mistake at 2.27.

The athlete needs to jump 2.29 to qualify.
    Tamberi had to postpone his departure for Paris by one day on Sunday after ending up in hospital due to a high fever and intense pain believed to have been caused by kidney stones.
    He did not have a temperature on Wednesday morning, the athlete said.