OMEGA Moment: Mondo Duplantis Soars to New Pole Vault World Record in Xiamen
[Xiamen, China, April 22, 2023] – In a jaw-dropping display of athletic prowess, the indomitable Mondo Duplantis set a new men’s pole vault world record at the Wanda Diamond League season opener in Xiamen on Saturday. The Swedish phenom cleared a staggering height of 6.24 meters, shattering his own previous world record of 6.23 meters set just last September.
Despite challenging weather conditions, with heavy rain just prior to the event, Duplantis was in a league of his own. He breezed through the early heights, reaching 6.00 meters in just three jumps and leaving the rest of the field far behind. Then, with the air of a seasoned champion, the Olympic, world, and Diamond League titleholder set his sights on the coveted world record.
“The six-meter jump felt really smooth. I didn’t know exactly how my body was going to react in terms of fatigue, so I was just thinking I wanted to attack the 6.24-meter bar as soon as I possibly could. It definitely felt like it was within reach after that six-meter attempt,” Duplantis recounted.
And attack it, he did. Duplantis soared over the bar with effortless grace, adding yet another centimeter to his own world record and leaving the crowd in awe. It was the eighth world record of his illustrious career, a testament to his unwavering dedication and unparalleled skill.
As he brushed off the dust after the meeting, Duplantis hinted that he still has more to give, declaring, “It’s definitely possible, conditions willing. I am going to try and maximize the most out of every day. Other than the 6.24-meter jump, which felt really nice, I don’t think I jumped perfectly today. There is definitely more to give.”
With the Tokyo Olympics just around the corner, Duplantis’ remarkable performance serves as an ominous warning to his rivals. The athletics world holds its breath, eager to witness what other feats the Swedish sensation has in store.
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