“Proud of Our Mother”: Olympic High Jump Champion Recalls Heartwarming Moment With His Mom

Gianmarco Tamberi, the renowned Italian showman of track and field, ascended to the peak of glory at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest ’23. He basked in the spotlight as the sole champion, triumphantly conquering the high jump for the second time in three years. Harnessing the fervour of the spirited Italian spectators at the National Athletics Centre, the 31-year-old effortlessly cleared 2.36m on his initial attempt, securing an unparalleled Olympic feat.

For Tamberi, winning wasn’t just a personal win but also an emotional tribute to someone very important in his life. This important person, who was a big part of his trip, helped him get this winning moment. However, his strong feelings didn’t allow him to fully show how thankful and loving he was towards her, often echoing the sentiment, “Shy to say what we really feel?”

Gianmarco Tamberi’s touching tribute to maternal love

Recently, World Athletics shared a compelling reel featuring Gianmarco Tamberi, resonating with individuals universally. Within this reel, Tamberi eloquently articulated the profound layers within the relationship shared between a son and his mother. He touched upon sentiments often left unspoken, acknowledging that most people hesitate to openly express their true feelings towards their mothers—expressing pride, admiration, and boundless love. In his words,” I think most of the people never say to a mother what they really think about them how much how much we are proud of our mother, how much how much we want we love them.” 

Tamberi highlighted the common reluctance to articulate such emotions, citing a sense of shyness inhibiting genuine expression. However, he emphasized that moments like winning a gold medal in the world championship, especially while being with one’s mother, allow these suppressed emotions to surge forth, encapsulating the depth of affection in a singular moment, often captured in a picture. Tamberi’s heartfelt thoughts in the reel show how deep and complex a son’s relationship with his mom can be.

Olympic champion “High-Flying Triumph”

Tamberi soared over the 2.36m height in World Athletics Championships in his first attempt, seizing the spotlight as the unrivaled champion. His victory marked a remarkable transformation from his shared gold medal triumph with Mutaz Barshim at the Tokyo Olympics two years prior.  Adorned with his trademark half-beard, an emblem of his fortunes, and the Italian flag emblazoned on his arm, Tamberi not only secured the world outdoor title but completed a rare collection of major medals.

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This triumph, surpassing Barshim and JuVaughn Harrison of the US, signaled Tamberi’s undeniable prowess and dedication on the global stage, culminating in resounding chants of “Ole! Ole! Ole! Gimbo! Gimbo!” echoing through the arena. “The feeling is amazing. It is worth all the sacrifices over the years. After the qualifications I was a little scared because I did not feel as good as I wanted, but I knew I always change in the final, He said

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