Armand Duplantis has set a new pole vault record, reaching 6.24 meters this Saturday during the start of the Diamond League circuit in Xiamen (China). In this way, the Swede breaks his own mark, achieved in September of last year, by one centimeter.
🏅 WORLD RECORD!
🏆 Duplantis breaks his own record of 6.23m and sets a new historical mark with 6.24m in the pole vault. pic.twitter.com/axPTWYCZa0
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Duplantis, 24, dominated the competition from the beginning without much complication. Later, the Swede, who is undefeated in the indoor season, secured the victory with a jump of 5.82 meters, even before breaking his own record, previously mentioned. The American Sam Kendricks, two-time world champion, was his closest pursuer, but without managing to exceed 6 meters in any of his attempts.
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