Eugene. In the stands, girlfriend Desiree Englander rejoiced.
Armand Duplantis set a world record when he won WC gold by jumping 6.21 in the pole vault.
I have to wear sunglasses, or else I’ll start crying, says Desiree Englander.
Armand Duplantis He received support throughout the IAAF World Championships when his girlfriend Desiree Englander was in Oregon.
There were strong emotions as he flew high above the world record high of 6.21 on the second try.
– I’ve already started crying. I have no words, I don’t know how to do it. It’s a good hope, says Desiree Englander.
‘crazy person’
First, Armand Duplantis won WC gold with a height of 6.00 and then also broke the WC record of 6.06.
– I was so happy he won, but that was just… It just shows how crazy he is, says Desiré Inglander.
How was the competition to follow from the sidelines?
– I’m always nervous, it was the same stress as in the Olympics. He had never won an outdoor swimming pool before. It was his biggest dream now, and it has now come true.
“I should kiss him”
In unbridled celebration, Armand Duplantis ran to her in the stands.
– I had to kiss him, that was what was needed. he knows. I don’t need to say anything else.
How will you celebrate this?
– First I have to regain my breath. Then we will celebrate. That’s it. one hundred percent. I’ll make sure he does it anyway. He won’t do that. After 6.21 people celebrated. Then it’s all in it.
At the medal ceremony, Armand Duplantis also received a check for $170,000 for World Cup gold and a new world record.