The Olympics may feature some of the world’s fiercest competitors, but the spirit of humility and sportsmanship has been a hallmark of Tokyo 2020.
Here are some of the best moments from the games
Hugs at Ariake Skate Park: It was all love between the world’s top female skateboarders when they competed for the first-ever gold medal in park skateboarding.
All the participants hugged each other each time they finished a run in the final, a heartwarming show of solidarity.
Japan’s Sakura Yosozumi won gold and her teammate Kokona Hiraki claimed silver. Sky Brown of Great Britain took bronze.
Jumpers share gold: The final of the men’s high jump might just go down as Tokyo 2020’s best feel-good moment.
Gianmarco Tamberi of Italy and Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar were neck and neck as the event drew to a close. Each executed the first six jumps up to 2.37 meters (7 feet 8 inches), but neither could clear the bar at 2.39 meters.
The duo were offered the chance for a tie-breaker. Barshim asked if they could each have golds. When the official said yes, Tamberi jumped into Barshim’s arms for a huge hug, and the crowd…
