London Olympics | Field events

Erik Kynard of the United States can’t clear the bar, but still picks up the silver medal in the high jump  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

A frustrated Erik Kynard of the United States can’t clear the bar.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Erik Kynard of the United States sports some patriotic socks for the high jump.  (Bernd Thissen / EPA)

Germany’s Robert Harting makes a gold-medal winning throw in the men’s discus final.  (Adrian Dennis / AFP / Getty Images)

Robert Harting of Germany rips off his shirt after winning gold in the men’s discus throw.  (Alexander Hassenstein / Getty Images)

Estonia’s Gerd Kanter spins before a throw in the men’s discus final.  (Pawel Kopczynski / AFP / Getty Images)