Armand Duplantis set a world record in pole vault at the Mondo Classic event in Uppsala. The record was achieved at IFU Arena, marking his fifteenth world record in his career. After the event, Duplantis reportedly celebrated with family, friends, other competitors, and organizers.
During an interview with TV4, Duplantis interrupted the session to urge journalists to interview his competitor Sam Kendricks, saying Kendricks would otherwise be sad. According to reports, Duplantis explained that Kendricks is a 'crazy guy' and that he wanted to share the spotlight. Kendricks suggested that Duplantis might miss some American boldness and that he occasionally says controversial things to keep Duplantis humble.
Kendricks is a 'crazy guy' and that he wanted to share the spotlight.
The Mondo Classic was held for the fifth time, with Duplantis describing the arena as his house and stating that competing in Sweden gives him an extra championship feeling.
Duplantis might miss some American boldness and that he occasionally says controversial things to keep Duplantis humble.
The arena as his house and stated that competing in Sweden gives him an extra championship feeling.