New Zealand’s Hamish Kerr clinched gold in the men’s Olympic high jump with a best effort of 2.36 meters, marking his country’s first medal in the event. A thrilling duel unfolded between Kerr and American Shelby McEwen, who both failed to clear 2.38m, ultimately leading to Kerr’s victory after clearing 2.36m. Meanwhile, defending champion Mutaz Barshim of Qatar secured bronze with a season’s best 2.34m.