Duplantis masterclass for fourth Euro pole vault title
BIRMINGHAM: Sweden’s Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis delivered another slick masterclass in pole vaulting to claim a fourth European title in Birmingham on Sunday.
Birmingham saw Armand Duplantis of Sweden clinch his fourth consecutive European pole vault title, setting an impressive record of 6.15 meters. His competitor, Greek athlete Emmanouil Karalis, secured silver with a jump of 6.00 meters, while France's Baptiste Thiery took bronze with a clearance of 5.85 meters. Duplantis, a double Olympic champion and three-time world gold medalist, expressed his delight at winning his fourth European title, stating, "It's really amazing.
I'm just trying to win. I'm happy coming out with the win and that was enough for tonight." At 26 years old, Duplantis acknowledged the rapid passage of time in his career, emphasizing the importance of enjoying each moment as he continues to push boundaries and set new standards in the sport.
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