Armand Duplantis jumped the world record for the first time in the presence of his father.
Armand Duplantis once again celebrated a new world record in Belgrade. ZUMAwire / MVphotos
Swedish Armand Duplantis, 22, set another world record in the pole vault on Sunday. ME was recorded at 620.
Duplantis improved its own record at the World Championships in Athletics Hall in Belgrade. He jumped the world record 619 only two weeks ago in the same place.
The recent ME was successful with a third attempt. Duplantis also won the first world championship of his career in the competition.
– I don’t understand what happened. I’m fucking happy. As a young man, my biggest dream was to win World Cup gold and break the world record. Now the dream has come true, Duplantis glowed for SVT.
Gold came in clear contrast to other competitors. The Swedish star already secured its profits by exceeding 605 with its first attempt.
Brazilian Thiago Braz won silver with a score of 595. The bronze went to the United States To Chris Nilsenwhich exceeded 590.
Duplantis, on the other hand, had to deliver on his promise two weeks ago. The Swedish star said he would raise a bottle of Serbian national drink raki if he could improve the record at the World Cup.
The mayor of Belgrade brought a whole barrel of the country’s familiar alcoholic beverage to the Swedish victory celebrations.
– Now I have no excuses. The hall season is over and I have a couple of days off next week, Duplantis commented on Aftonbladet.
Raki is a flavored liquor made by distilling grapes or figs, for example. The strength of the beverage varies, but is typically 40%.
Thank you Dad
Armand Duplantis cashed in $ 50,000 in prize money. ZUMAwire / MVphotos
For Duplantis, it was a special jump in many ways. It was the first time his coaching father, Greg, was on site to witness his son’s world record.
Previously, only Helena’s mother had been present. Now Duplantis rushed after the ME jump to hug his father.
– This world record was for him. He has perfectly coached all the way to World Cup gold and record. If I doubted anything, he guided me correctly. He is a big part of this record.
Duplantis’ girlfriend was also in the auditorium encouraging.
– I saw my girlfriend first. I almost got dark when I set a world record.
Duplantis has already improved the world record Four times. He grabbed ME in his name for the first time in 2020.
Last summer, Duplantis won Olympic gold in Tokyo and the European Championships in Torun Hall. The prize cabinet also has European Championship gold and World Championship silver.