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Duplantis shows middle finger at world championships ceremony

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  • Armand Duplantis won gold in pole vault at the world indoor championships.
  • He reportedly pointed his middle finger at the stands during the medal ceremony.
  • Duplantis apologized, saying it was a joke and not intentional.

Armand Duplantis won the gold medal in pole vault at the world indoor championships. During the medal ceremony, he reportedly pointed his middle finger toward the stands from the podium. According to reports, Duplantis later explained that it was meant as a joke toward the coach of bronze medalist Kurtis Marschall and was not intentional, apologizing for the gesture.

He also mentioned plans to relax on the Riviera after the indoor season.

it was meant as a joke toward the coach of bronze medalist Kurtis Marschall and was not intentional

Armand Duplantis, pole vault gold medalist

apologizing for the gesture

Armand Duplantis, pole vault gold medalist

plans to relax on the Riviera after the indoor season

Armand Duplantis, pole vault gold medalist

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