In a dazzling display of athleticism, Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis secured a triumphant win at the Paris Diamond League meet on Sunday. Although he narrowly missed breaking his own world record, the Swedish sensation remains optimistic about his preparations for the Paris Games.
With his first attempt, Duplantis cleared an impressive 6.00 meters, leaving his closest rival, American Sam Kendricks, to settle for a 5.95-meter clearance. Despite three failed attempts at 6.25 meters, Duplantis remains confident in his abilities, citing the challenging windy conditions as a factor.
“I’m pleased with my performance, and I know I can push myself even further for the Olympics in a month,” Duplantis said with a smile. When asked about the weather’s impact, he acknowledged, “It’s tough to achieve perfection, especially in these conditions. But I’m close, and that’s what matters.”
With his sights set on the Paris Games, Duplantis is poised to continue his training in Stockholm, determined to “take care of business” and bring home the gold. And if he does, he promises to celebrate with a well-deserved toast of wine, savoring the sweet taste of victory in the City of Light.
Duplantis’s winning leap of 6.00 meters may not have shattered his own world record, but it solidifies his position as a favorite for the Olympic title. As he soars towards the Paris Games, one thing is clear: Armand Duplantis is ready to take the world by storm once again.
