Men's High Jump - London 2012 Olympics - Results

By Tina Bradley · 2012-08-07

Americans Erik Kynard & Jamie Nieto competed for the gold in the Men's High Jump at the London 2012 Olympics. The competition was fierce and ended with a three way tie for the bronze medal position.

Here are your medal results:

The two Americans turned in good performances with Nieto finishing just behind that three way tie for third and Kynard claiming the silver with a 2.33 meter jump.

The gold would belong to the man with the flowing red hair, Ivan Ukhov of Russia. With his Ron Weasleyesque locks flowing in the breeze, he jumped 2.38 meters and finished in sole position of first place.

Results:

Gold: Ivan Ukhov - Russia

Silver: Erik Kynard - United States

Bronze: Mutaz Essa Barshim - Qatar, Derek Drouin - Canada, Robert Grabarz - Great Britain

Congratulations to all the medalists!