Mondo Duplantis Sets New World Record in Pole Vault at Xiamen Diamond League

Armand “Mondo” Duplantis, a 24-year-old athlete from Sweden, broke his own world record in the pole vault event at the Xiamen Diamond League meeting held at Egret Stadium. He cleared 6.24 meters on his first attempt, surpassing his previous record set in Eugene by 1cm. This marks the eighth time Duplantis has broken his own record, each time by an increase of 1cm since his first record-breaking performance in Torun, Poland in 2020.

Duplantis began the competition at 5.62m and advanced through to clearances of 5.82m and 6.00m before achieving the new world record. The athlete expressed his excitement about beginning his season in China and highlighted his victory at the world indoor championships in Glasgow with a clearance of 6.10m.

American pole vaulter Sam Hendricks finished second with a clearance of 5.82 meters, praising Duplantis for his hard work and success. Hendricks acknowledged Duplantis as a true champion and expressed joy in being second place behind the world record holder.

Hendricks emphasized Duplantis’ dedication and journey to becoming the champion he is today, highlighting the high regard in which he is held among his peers in the sport.

In conclusion, Armand “Mondo” Duplantis put on a remarkable performance at the Xiamen Diamond League meeting, breaking his own pole vault world record for an eighth time since starting out as a champion four years ago. His commitment to excellence continues to inspire others within the sport community and mark him as one of the top athletes to watch this season.