Mondo Duplantis Sets New World Record at 2024 Paris Olympics
Armond "Mondo" Duplantis, the Swedish-American pole vaulter, has left the competition in awe by setting a new world record at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 24-year-old athlete, who competes for his mother’s country, Sweden, cleared 6.25 meters on his third attempt, surpassing his previous record.
Duplantis’ dominance in the sport is undeniable, having won 19 consecutive competitions and setting the world record in pole vaulting nine times. His confidence and laid-back approach to the sport have earned him a massive following, with fans and internet users alike praising his remarkable skills.
During the event, Duplantis remained unbothered, spending hours sitting around, foam rolling, and checking his watch while others competed. When it was finally his turn, he effortlessly clinched his second gold medal, cementing his status as the crowd’s and internet’s favorite of the day.
The pole vaulter’s charm has extended beyond his athletic prowess, with fans and social media users comparing him to internet boyfriends like Jeremy Allen White and Timothée Chalamet. His deep-set green eyes and face-framing curls have captured the hearts of many, and his fame has become more intense and global following his high-profile relationship with Swedish model and influencer Desire Inglander.
In the aftermath of his world record-breaking performance, Duplantis received a surge of fan love, with many praising his humility and graciousness. His celebratory gunshot pose, which fans perceived as a callback to the Turkish silver medalist, Yusuf Dikec, has become an iconic moment of the Olympics.
As Duplantis continues to break records and set new heights, fans around the world are eagerly anticipating his next move. With his unwavering confidence and undeniable greatness, Mondo Duplantis has solidified his position as a pole vaulting legend and a global superstar.