Armand Duplantis, the outstanding Swedish pole vaulter, could not break his own world record at the “Mondo Classic” meet in Uppsala, Sweden. Despite winning the competition with a jump of 6.05 meters, Duplantis was unable to surpass his current record of 6.27 meters, which he recently set in Clermont-Ferrand. He attempted 6.28 meters three times but knocked the bar down on each occasion, generating media interest as one of the rare times he has not improved his record.

Duplantis has been the undisputed dominant force in pole vaulting since setting his first world record in February 2020. His ability to continuously improve his mark has been a constant topic in athletics, and his failure in Uppsala made headlines due to his exceptional consistency. Despite his disappointment, Duplantis expressed satisfaction with the competition and his performance, emphasizing that he had given his best effort.

A CONSTANT CHALLENGE

Duplantis’ next major event will be the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing, China, from March 21 to 23. There, he will aim to get closer to his goal of reaching 6.30 meters this season. Duplantis has stated that his “greatest dream” is to break the world record on Swedish soil, increasing anticipation for his upcoming attempts. With his talent and dedication, Duplantis remains the benchmark in pole vaulting, and his ability to push his own limits continues to be a topic of constant interest in the athletics world.

The fact that not breaking a world record becomes news reflects the high expectations surrounding Duplantis. His dominance in the discipline has led to each competition being seen as an opportunity for him to set a new mark, turning his performances into major media events. As his career progresses, Duplantis will continue to be a focal point in athletics, and his ability to surpass his own records will remain a source of fascination for fans.