Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar, Asian indoor and outdoor record holder, took the silver with a perfect record at 2.38. After an unsuccessful attempt at 2.41, one centimeter over his personal best of 2.40, Barshim tried to challenge 2.44 but failed the two audacious attempts.

Derek Drouin of Canada, also a bronze medalist at London Games, jumped over 2.38 with his second attempt and settle for the bronze with a new Canadian national record.

Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar reacts after competing in the men's high jump final during the IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Aug 15, 2013. [Photo/Agencies]

Derek Drouin of Canada clears the bar in the men's high jump final during the IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Aug 15, 2013. [Photo/Agencies]