It was WC gold and a world record.
Armand Duplantis, 22, landed in Sweden – a bit tired and a little hungry.
– It was fun, says the star about the celebration in the United States.
It’s become a pole vaulting star habit Armand Duplantis To celebrate the gold medal and world record jumps.
After the recently concluded outdoor tournaments in Eugene, USA, the 22-year-old can add World Cup golds to the collection that includes golds from Olympic Games, indoor world championships, and European indoor and outdoor championships.
When he hit 6.21 pm on Monday Swedish time, it was the third time this year that he had broken the world record.
– I don’t think he’s already drowned yet. It’s a dream, Duplantis tells Arlanda’s Sportbladet.
“I’m a little late now”
Before the recording party, Duplantis said he would celebrate with “a little beer.” To celebrate in the US, the pole vaulting star slipped up dancing and opened a bottle of champagne.
– It was fun. I’m a little late now, says Duplants with a big smile of celebration:
– It was a fun evening with my friends Desiré (girlfriend), mom and dad. It is the best feeling, to celebrate with those important why I can do what I do.
Tired after the trip
Duplantis did not plan any celebrations in Sweden. Nor did he think about what could be bought for the reward of the world record.
Now, the 22-year-old’s only plan is to go home and sleep after a long flight from the States.
Then new competitions await, and Duplantis may not have achieved his last record jump this year. That is, he broke the current record of 6.21 by a good margin.
What height will you be able to jump before 2022 ends?
– we will see.
The next major championship in athletics is the EC outdoors in Germany starting August 15.