Tokyo Paralympics - Day 7, August 31 - Mariyappan wins silver; Sharad bronze - LIVE Updates, Scores, Results, Medal, Blog
Second foul for Mariyappan
The defending champion fouls for the second time at 1.88m.
One more attempt left. But, before that will Sam Grewe clear it?
Sam Grewe goes down!
This is turning out to be quite a thriller, as Sam Gwere fails to go past 1.88m as well.
Nopeee!
Mariyappan Thangavelu fails to go past 1.88m in his first attempt. Let's see what Sam Grewe has got!
BRONZE IT IS FOR SHARAD
Sharad Kumar fails to clear 1.86m in his third attempt, and settles for bronze medal!
Sam Grewe clears as well!
Not so easy, says the American as he clears 1.86m as well.
PRESSURE ON FOR SHARAD KUMAR!
MARIYAPPAN CLEARSSS
MARIYAPPAN THANGAVELU CLEARSSS 1.86m in his final attempt, and inches towards his second gold medal at the Paralympicss!
Sharad fails again
It is the same story again as even Sharad Kumar and Sam Grewe fail to go past 1.86m in their second attempts.
Second foul for Mariyappan
Pressure mounting on the defending champion as he fails to clear 1.86m in his first attempt!
Sharad falters as well
Sharad Kumar falters his first attempt at 1.86m.
None of the three athletes have managed to cross this height at first attempt, and we are back to square 1.