Armand “Mondo” Duplantis claimed that All Star Perke The pole vault title took place on Thursday night (February 22) in Clermont-Ferrand, France.
He cleared 6.02m to set the 2024 world lead, and then made three attempts at 6.24m, all of which failed.
A year ago, the reigning three-time Olympic world champion (indoor and outdoor) set a new indoor world record of 6.23 meters to win here, and he hopes to go even further this year. was.
“It was a lot of fun,” Duplantis told the Clermont-Ferrand crowd. “I wish I could have gotten the last bar…but I love jumping here.
“Yes, Glasgow is next,” he admitted. indoor world championshipsscheduled for early next month in Scotland.
Although he was unable to clear that record height, Duplantis secured a winning start to the season by winning the title in front of fans in his native Sweden at his eponymous event, the Mondo Classic, earlier this month. is cutting.
The 24-year-old Swede looks like the favorite to win this year’s men’s event. Summer Olympic Games paris 2024.
French Thibault Colette He set a personal best of 5.92 meters and emotionally celebrated his second place finish with family and friends gathered at his home event.American Sam Kendricks He also came in 3rd place with a height of 5.92 meters.
Canada in the women’s event Alisha Newman He won the title with an effort of 4.83 meters. bridget williams The American athlete was second with a distance of 4.73 meters, and the Swiss athlete was second with a distance of 4.73 meters. angelica moser 3rd place (4.73m).