Duplantis

Duplantis, full name Armand Duplantis, is a Swedish-American pole vaulter widely regarded as one of the sport’s most accomplished competitors. He holds the world records for both indoor and outdoor pole vault and has won Olympic gold and multiple World Championship titles. Known for his speed, technique, and consistent success at highest levels, he has been a dominant figure in athletics since adolescence.

Born on November 10, 1999, in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, Duplantis has a Swedish mother and an American father, a former pole vaulter who also served as his coach. He represents Sweden in international competition and trained extensively in both the United States and Sweden during his development. His dual heritage and access to top coaching helped propel him to international prominence at a young age.

In competition, Duplantis has broken and re-broken the sport’s best marks, advancing the standard for elite pole vaulting and frequently surpassing six meters. He captured Olympic gold at the Tokyo Games (held in 2021) and has earned multiple World and European titles, along with setting and reclaiming world records indoors and outdoors. His achievements have solidified his status as a defining athlete of his generation.

Duplantis is often cited for his strategic approach to technique and training, his willingness to push the boundaries of the sport, and his influence on pole vaulting globally. He remains active on the international circuit, continually competing at the highest level.