"For Brazil it's amazing. My first time over six metres. My home town wanted me to win." During the breathtaking duel of Brazil's Thiago Braz and France's Renault Lavillenie during the Men's Pole Vault Final of Rio 2016, Braz not only broke his Personal Best but also set up a new Olympic Record by jumping over 6,03m. Thiago Braz became Brazil's first male athletics Gold Medal winner since Joaquim Cruz in the 800m at Los Angeles 1984. Enjoy watching this epic and memorable moment! Subscribe to the official Olympic channel here & hit the bell! 🔔 oly.ch/Subscribe Visit the official Olympics website for everything you need to know about the Games: oly.ch/Olympics