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Feverless Tamberi begins qualifying event at Paris Olympics

Athlete taken to hospital Sunday with possible kidney problem

Redazione Ansa

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 7 - Italy's high jump champion Gianmarco 'Gimbo' Tamberi on Wednesday morning began qualification rounds for the men's high jump competition at the Paris Olympics.
    He jumped 2. 20 and 2.24 to then commit the first mistake at 2.27.
    Tamberi had to postpone his departure for Paris by one day on Sunday after ending up in hospital due to a high fever and intense pain believed to have been caused by kidney stones.
    He did not have a temperature on Wednesday morning, the athlete said. (ANSA).
   

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