Why Do We Partner with the Competition?
An interesting thing happened at this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo. The top two high jumpers, Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi and Qatar’s Mutaz Barshim, were tied at the end of the event and appeared headed for a “jump-off” to decide who should get the gold medal. Instead, the two athletes decided to share it.
For many observers, it was the ultimate sign of sportsmanship. Others, however, were shocked. Why would someone work their whole life to be the best in the world, only to share the glory?