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Aaron Gordon's dunk would've won bronze in Olympic high jump

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If you're still coming to grips with what you saw in Toronto during Saturday night's All-Star Slam Dunk contest, consider this: Aaron Gordon's awe-inspiring fourth dunk - in which he cleared the Orlando Magic mascot - would've won him the bronze medal in high jump at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Gordon cleared the mascot at an estimated 7 feet, 7 inches off the ground, according to ESPN Sport Science, which is higher than the 7 feet, 6.12 inches accomplished by three athletes who shared bronze in London three summers ago.

While the track and field event differs vastly from dunking - high jumpers must lift their legs up in the air to gain clearance - the 6-foot-9 Gordon's feat is still incredibly impressive.

Again, how'd he finish second?

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