Armand Duplantis, a 24-year-old pole vaulter from Sweden, set a new world record at the first Diamond League meeting of the season in Xiamen, China. He cleared the bar at 6.24 meters, an astonishing feat that left his competitors in awe. Not only did he establish his dominance, but he also surpassed his opponents by more than 40 centimeters. After celebrating with his team and the crowd, he expressed his desire to continue pushing himself and be dominant in the sport.
In an interview with CNN in April, Duplantis stated that he hasn’t reached his peak yet and has plans to win every competition and give his best at every meet. As the Paris Olympic Games approach, he is determined to showcase his talent and achieve even greater success. Meanwhile, Christian Coleman from the USA won the men’s 100 meters race at the same event, followed closely by Fred Kerley and Ackeem Blake from Jamaica. In a thrilling women’s 200 meters race, Torrie Lewis surprised everyone by winning her first Diamond League victory while Sha’Carri Richardson finished second after a strong push from Australia’s contender.
