Duplantis claims fourth Euro pole vault title
Sweden’s Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis delivered another slick masterclass in pole vaulting to claim a fourth European title in Birmingham on Sunday. Duplantis saw off Greek rival, Emmanouil Karalis, with a championship record of 6.15 metres at Alexander Stadium. Karalis took silver with a clearance of 6.00m, while France’s Baptiste Thiery claimed bronze (5.85). “Another medal, … The post Duplantis…
Sweden's Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis secured his fourth Euro pole vault title in Birmingham on Sunday, outpacing Greek competitor Emmanouil Karalis with a remarkable clearance of 6.15 metres at Alexander Stadium. Karalis secured silver with a leap of 6.00m, while France's Baptiste Thiery claimed bronze with a height of 5.85m. "Another medal, I can't complain," remarked the 26-year-old, who is a double Olympic champion and three-time world gold medalist.
"It's really amazing. I'm just trying to win." Duplantis expressed his satisfaction, stating, "I'm happy coming out with the win and that was enough for tonight. I really had a good time this week." The Swedish athlete emphasized the significance of his fourth consecutive Euro pole vault title, noting, "This is my fourth one of these in a row now which is pretty crazy."
Acknowledging the rapid progression of his career, Duplantis emphasized his desire to make the most of his time on the track, stating, "I'm just trying not to take it for granted and enjoy it as much as I can."
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