Armand Duplantis: Hero of the 2024 Olympics and Chalame of Sweden, who broke the world record
6 august 2024 в 23:37
Widely considered as the GOAT in pole vaulting, just like Timothy Chalamet in Sweden, Armand Duplantis became one of the most famous names at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The athlete from the Swedish team set a world record in pole vaulting during the final, and celebrated his victory in the best possible way. Immediately after landing on the mat, Armand headed towards his girlfriend, Desiree Inglander, to kiss her.
Learn more about the Olympic champion below.
Although his full name is Armand Gustav Duplantis, his nickname is «Mondo».
Although he competed for the Swedish team in several championships and the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games, Mondo was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. He also studied at a local high school and Louisiana State University.
Mondo’s father is American, and his mother is Swedish. Like the Olympian, his parents and three siblings are also athletes. Mondo’s brother Andreas competed in pole vaulting at the 2009 World Youth Championships and then at the 2012 World Junior Championships.
Most viewers watching the 2024 Olympics noticed that Mondo definitely has a girlfriend. After completing his jump in Paris, he ran to Desiree, who is a model and influential figure on social media. She celebrated her boyfriend’s epic victory at the 2024 Olympics by sharing a video with him on her Instagram.
It is unclear when they started dating, but according to Desiree’s Instagram, they made their relationship public in 2021. Since then, she has supported Mondo in his competitions.
At the age of 3, Mondo first tried pole vaulting when he and his family still lived in Louisiana. He began competing shortly after that, and currently holds the world’s best result in age groups from 7 to 12 years old.
During the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Mondo broke the world record for the ninth time in pole vaulting height. He jumped at 6.25 meters (equivalent to over 20 feet).
According to the Associated Press, Mondo said that he finds it «hard to comprehend» how he has broken the world record several times during his sports career.
«If I don’t surpass this moment in my career, then I am happy with it», - he said. «I think it doesn’t get any better than something that just happened»
Learn more about the Olympic champion below.
Although his full name is Armand Gustav Duplantis, his nickname is «Mondo».
Although he competed for the Swedish team in several championships and the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games, Mondo was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. He also studied at a local high school and Louisiana State University.
Mondo’s father is American, and his mother is Swedish. Like the Olympian, his parents and three siblings are also athletes. Mondo’s brother Andreas competed in pole vaulting at the 2009 World Youth Championships and then at the 2012 World Junior Championships.
Most viewers watching the 2024 Olympics noticed that Mondo definitely has a girlfriend. After completing his jump in Paris, he ran to Desiree, who is a model and influential figure on social media. She celebrated her boyfriend’s epic victory at the 2024 Olympics by sharing a video with him on her Instagram.
It is unclear when they started dating, but according to Desiree’s Instagram, they made their relationship public in 2021. Since then, she has supported Mondo in his competitions.
At the age of 3, Mondo first tried pole vaulting when he and his family still lived in Louisiana. He began competing shortly after that, and currently holds the world’s best result in age groups from 7 to 12 years old.
During the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Mondo broke the world record for the ninth time in pole vaulting height. He jumped at 6.25 meters (equivalent to over 20 feet).
According to the Associated Press, Mondo said that he finds it «hard to comprehend» how he has broken the world record several times during his sports career.
«If I don’t surpass this moment in my career, then I am happy with it», - he said. «I think it doesn’t get any better than something that just happened»
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