Paris — Mondo, also known as Armand Duplantis, has done it once more! Fans were excited that the 24-year-old, who has previously broken eight world records, would break yet more, especially on the magnificent platform of the Olympics. 🎉
Though it appeared to be an extraordinary achievement, Mondo maintained his composure, engaging in conversation with rivals in between efforts and tensely holding on till the very end. Duplantis broke his own world record by 0.01 meters, creating a new record of 6.25 meters on his third and final run. 🚀
Duplantis comfortably beat the previous Olympic record of 6.03 meters, set by Brazilian Thiago Braz at the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016, after winning gold in his Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games. 🥇🥈🥉 Emmanouil Karalis of Greece won bronze, while Sam Kendricks of the USA won silver.
Duplantis credits his composed temperament to his intense training, which began at an early age with his parents, who also serve as his trainers. "After my historic jump, I really wasn't all that nervous," he remarked. "I've simply always believed so much in my skills." 🙌
Before every try, Duplantis would clap his hands together over his head to get himself revved up. This would indicate to the crowd to begin a rhythmic clap as he shot down the runway. On a busy Monday night, a sea of yellow and blue supporters cheered him on at the Stade de France stadium. 🌟
"What am I supposed to say?" Duplantis shouted. "I recently achieved a world record on the largest stage an Olympic pole vaulter can compete on." I've been able to realize my ambition since I was a young child and compete in front of the most amazing audience I've ever seen. 🎆
He talked about how he cleared his head and channeled the energy of the audience while reflecting on his record-breaking leap. He said, "It sounded like an American football game in there because it was so loud." "I've spent a little time in stadiums holding 100,000 people, but I was never the focus of attention. It was successful." 🏟💪