Olympics: Italy wins two Olympics' golds.

Lamont Marcell Jacobs Jr. has made history by winning the first Olympics 100 meters gold in Tokyo.

"Italy Triumphs at the Olympics: Lamont Marcell Jacobs Jr. Makes History with Two Gold Medals"

 

The gold medal in the men's 100-meter dash at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Jacobs, representing Italy, achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first Italian athlete to win the Olympic gold in the men's 100-meter event. 

On 1 August 2021, the 26-year-old who is an Italian sprinter and jumper sets a new record in 9.80 seconds making him the 10-second barrier breaker and the fastest man in the world.

Lamont Marcell Jacobs Jr., born on September 26, 1994, in El Paso, Texas, to an Italian mother and an African American father, started his athletic career as a long jumper. However, he transitioned to sprinting and made a name for himself in the world of track and field.

At the Tokyo Olympics, Jacobs stunned the world with his exceptional performance in the 100-meter final. He crossed the finish line in a time of 9.80 seconds, securing the gold medal and etching his name in history. His victory was particularly significant as he succeeded the legendary Usain Bolt, who had dominated the event for years.

Jacobs' triumph marked a significant moment for Italian athletics, as it was their first-ever gold medal in the men's 100-meter event. He became a national hero and received widespread acclaim for his achievement. His success also highlighted the growing competitiveness and talent of Italian sprinters on the global stage.

In addition to Jacobs' historic win, Italy achieved another remarkable feat at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Gianmarco Tamberi, an Italian high jumper, shared the gold medal in the men's high jump event. Tamberi and Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim both cleared the height of 2.37 meters and decided to share the top spot instead of going through a tiebreaker. It was a heartwarming moment of sportsmanship and camaraderie.

Italy's success at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics showcased the country's growing prowess in athletics and brought immense pride to the Italian people. Lamont Marcell Jacobs Jr.'s victory in the men's 100-meter dash will be remembered as a historic moment in Italian sports, and his name will forever be associated with Olympic glory.

The Texas-born sprinter won the 60 meters title during the 2021 European Athletics indoor championship.

He obtained Italian citizenship in 2010 and started representing his country in 2012.

Gianmarco Tamberi had won a gold in the men's high jump on Sunday.

The COVID - 19 pandemics has left Italians unhappy, but the event recorded in the Olympics calls for celebration.