2023-09-18 08:36:00
It was at the very end of the 2023 season that Armand Duplantis managed to cross the bar of 6.23m which had been denied him since the start of the summer. And again recently during the Van Damme Memorial in Brussels, even if the blow was very close.
In Eugene, the Swede (23 years old) broke the pole vault world record for the seventh time in his career (the second time outdoors, 14 months after having already achieved this feat at the same place during the 2022 Worlds) and this, from the first try. His impressive competition consisted of four jumps: 5.62m, 5.82m, 6.02m then 6.23m. Great art!
Duplantis, THE star of the Van Damme Memorial: “Pole vaulting seems easy to me? That’s the greatest compliment”
“It was a shorter competition and therefore more enjoyable for me,” explains the reigning Olympic champion. It’s easier to arrive fresh at the height of the world record. The format of this Diamond League final is ideal for me. I made some very good jumps in this stadium which works well for me. I’m at two world records in Hayward. It’s a combination of several factors but this venue has absolutely everything: the history, the modern touch, the track is really fast, the crowd and the energy are fantastic. All of this is what I need to be able to break the world record.”
As with almost each of his outings, the man nicknamed Mondo was of course questioned about his absolute potential.
“My limit is even higher,” he replies. I hope I can continue to jump well and jump higher than I did this Sunday, but for now I’m really not thinking about anything other than enjoying this moment and enjoying what I just did .”
Mondo Duplantis celebrated by the other pole vaulters. ©2023 The Register-Guard
And to repeat how much he appreciates being able to make a living from his passion. “I love pole vaulting so much and I’ve loved it since I was little. If I can take the discipline to another level and if I can attract as many eyes as possible by jumping high and doing cool things, then I will have accomplished my part. I’m happy to be where I am right now and I’m going to continue to build on that.”
The Swede sets no limits. ©2023 Getty Images
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