Duplantis wins Lausanne Diamond League pole vault
The US-born Swede Armand Duplantis won with a 6.21m clearance in Lausanne, twice attempting 6.32m, 1cm beyond his current world record.
Sweden's Armand Duplantis claimed victory in the men's pole vault at the World Athletics Diamond League meeting in Lausanne. The 26-year-old, now married to Swedish model Desire Inglander and residing in Monaco, set a record of 6.21m in the event. Duplantis attempted 6.32m twice but was unsuccessful, falling just 1cm short of his current world record.
The US-born Swede expressed feeling refreshed and focused on grinding out big clearances following a hectic start to the year. With his closest rival Emmanouil Karalis also competing, Duplantis acknowledged the need to perform well in the upcoming match. Karalis, who cleared 6.16m in Lausanne, expressed his intention to jump even higher in Silesia.
Both athletes acknowledged the competitive environment, with Duplantis noting that a lot of the competitors are where they want to be. He added that the support from the crowd at Silesia, where he previously broke the world record in 2024, would be crucial for his performance.
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