Gianmarco Tamberi shaves half beard after winning high jump

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On Tuesday, Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi captured the European title, but his new championship record of 2.37 meters wasn’t the only thing that stood out. His signature-styled beard also turned heads.

Tamberi, 32, sported a half-shaved beard during the competition. According to EuroSport, Tamberi has worn the unique facial hairstyle since 2011 as his “trademark.”

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