Armand Duplantis, a Swedish-American pole vaulter born on November 10, 1999, holds the current world records in both outdoor (6.25m) and indoor (6.22m) events. In a remarkable achievement, he shattered the pole vault world record at the 2024 Paris Olympics, solidifying his position as one of the greatest pole vaulters of all time. Notably, Armand is also one of only eleven elite athletes to have achieved a rare triple feat: winning world championships at the youth, junior, and senior levels. This impressive group includes notable athletes such as Valerie Adams, Usain Bolt, and Yelena Isinbayeva, among others.
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Who is Armand Duplantis?
Armand Gustav 'Mondo' Duplantis was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, into a family steeped in athletic tradition. Armand’s father, Greg Duplantis, a former pole vaulter with a personal best of 5.80m, and mother, Helena (née Hedlund), a former heptathlete and volleyball player from Sweden, instilled a love of sports in their children.
| Personal Information | |
| Birth name | Armand Gustav Duplantis |
| Nickname | Mondo Duplantis |
| Nationality | Swedish/American |
| Born | 10 November 1999 (age 24) |
| Birthplace | Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Education | Louisiana State University |
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Pole vault |
| Club | Upsala IF |
| Coached by | Greg & Helena Duplantis |
| Achievements and Titles | |
| Highest world ranking | 1st (2023) |
| Personal bests | 6.25 m WR (Paris 2024) |
Armand's siblings also excelled in athletics: his older brothers, Andreas and Antoine, and younger sister, Johanna. Andreas followed in his father's footsteps as a pole vaulter, representing Sweden at the World Youth Championships and World Junior Championships. Meanwhile, Antoine initially pursued pole vaulting before switching to baseball in high school and later becoming the career hits leader at Louisiana State University in 2019. This athletic family environment nurtured Armand's talent and laid the groundwork for his future success.
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Armand Duplantis Medals
Armand Duplantis stands as the unparalleled pole vaulting champion, boasting an impressive array of titles: two-time Olympic gold medalist (2020 and 2024), two-time World outdoor champion (2022 and 2023), and two-time World indoor champion. He currently holds the European and Diamond League championships. Here is the complete list:
| Medal | Year | Location |
| Olympic Games | ||
| Gold | 2020 | Tokyo |
| Gold | 2024 | Paris |
| World Championships | ||
| Gold | 2022 | Eugene |
| Gold | 2023 | Budapest |
| Silver | 2019 | Doha |
| World Indoor Championships | ||
| Gold | 2022 | Belgrade |
| Gold | 2024 | Glasgow |
| Diamond League | ||
| First place | 2021 | Gateshead |
| First place | 2022 | Letzigrund |
| First place | 2023 | Doha |
| European Championships | ||
| Gold | 2018 | Berlin |
| Gold | 2022 | Munich |
| Gold | 2024 | Rome |
| European Indoor Championships | ||
| Gold | 2021 | Toruń |
| World Junior Championships | ||
| Gold | 2018 | Tampere |
| Bronze | 2016 | Bydgoszcz |
| European Junior Championships | ||
| Gold | 2017 | Grosseto |
| World Youth Championships | ||
| Gold | 2015 | Cali |
Although he claimed silver at the 2019 World Championships, Duplantis has consistently dominated the sport, earning three European championships (2018, 2022, and 2024) and setting the current world under-20 record in 2018. Additionally, he secured gold at the 2022 World Indoor Championship and 2021 European Indoor Championship. Universally regarded as the greatest pole vaulter in history, Duplantis's exceptional talent and achievements have cemented his status as a legend in the sport.
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