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With just 20 days passing since securing Olympic gold and smashing the world record, pole vault ace Armand Duplantis has raised the bar yet again. The 24-year-old Swede soared over 6.26 meters in Chorzow, surpassing his previous best by a centimeter, which he achieved at the Stade de France in Paris on August 5.
Following a successful jump on his second attempt, Duplantis, nicknamed "Mondo," sparked celebration on the track during the Diamond League event in Poland, joining forces with teammates and fans. This extraordinary achievement marked his tenth world record and his third this season.
American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks, who claimed the Olympic silver medal, cleared 6.06 meters, while Greek athlete Emmanouil Karalis cleared 6.00 meters in a remarkable competition, both surpassing the notable 6-meter mark.
Before Duplantis' latest record-breaking performance, Norwegian running sensation Jakob Ingebrigtsen significantly improved an athletics world record. The 5000m Olympic champion clocked a time of 7:17.55 minutes in the non-Olympic 3000m event, shattering Daniel Komen's 7:20.67 minutes, set on September 1, 1996 in Rieti.
Duplantis' incredible performance in Chorzow placed him once again in the spotlight of The Olympic Games, aiming to defend his title in Paris 2024. Kendricks and Karalis, also impressive in the event, will undoubtedly add more excitement to the pole vault discipline at future Olympic Games.
