Mondo Duplantis wrote a golden page at the 2024 Olympics by breaking the world record in the pole vault.
After winning the gold medal, virtually unchallenged at a height of six metres, the Swedish star sought the impossible: flying to a height of 6.25 metres.
Mondo Duplantis’ World Record in the Pole Vault
Mondo Duplantis has become one of the most important athletes in the history of the Olympic Games after setting a new world record in the pole vault.
Although he failed in his first two attempts seeking the famous 6.25, the push of thousands of fans at the Stade de France made the 24-year-old athlete fly in the Paris sky.
Now, Armand Duplantis, the famous ‘Mondo’, has given us all sports fans an unforgettable day. Of all the extraordinary records in Olympic history, Mondo’s could be the most impressive.
Who is Armand Duplantis?
Armand Gustav Duplantis, known as “Mondo,” is a Swedish-American pole vaulter born in November 10, 1999 into an athletic family also.
His father, Greg Duplantis, was a former pole vaulter, and his mother, Helena Hedlund, is a former heptathlete and volleyball player. With such a strong sporting lineage, it’s no surprise that Duplantis showed exceptional talent from a young age.
From the backyard to the world, Mondo Duplantis – one of a kind! 🥇#WorldRecord pic.twitter.com/5loOBSFd4e
— Alexandra Jonson (@AlexandraJonson) August 5, 2024
At just 18 years old, Duplantis won the gold medal at the European Championships in Berlin, clearing a height of 6.05 meters.
Duplantis holds dual citizenship in Sweden and the United States. Although he was born and raised in the U.S., he chose to represent Sweden, his mother’s homeland, in international competitions. He speaks fluent Swedish and often spends time in Sweden with his family.