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
apologizing for the gesture
plans to relax on the Riviera after the indoor season