Russia's Anna Chicherova won an emotional Olympic gold medal in the women's high jump on Saturday, clearing 2.05 meters for victory.
Chicherova's triumph marks a Russian Olympic double in the high jump after Ivan Ukhov triumphed in the men's event.
Brigetta Barrett of the United States claimed the silver with a jump of 2.03.
Chicherova's fellow Russian Svetlana Shikolina made the same height but had to settle for bronze due to more failures in the competition.
Russia's 21st gold medal of the Olympics and eighth in track and field sent Chicherova into tears at the achievement.
"When I went into the field of play, I thought 'God, Anya, you wanted this so badly, you've been waiting for this for so long that you just don't have the right to lose today,'" Chicherova said.
"That's why these tears weren't for the camera. It was just impossible to hold it all back."
Barrett was satisfied with her effort.
"Honestly, I'm definitely so happy, I know I've come so far. God's helped me so hard."
