Including the fabled win at home in 2019, Mutaz Barsham came in as a three time defending champion.

Returning silver medalist Woo Sang-hyeok had a perfect round going to 2.29m.

JuVaughn Harrison was also perfect and maintained that status to the next height of 2.33m putting him into the lead.

After watching everyone miss their first attempt, Tamberi cleared it cleanly to take the lead.

When the remaining competitors failed, Barshim with one earlier miss took bronze over Zayas who had three.