Armand Duplantis pole vault

Sweden's Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis successfully defended his Olympic pole vault title in Paris, clearing 6.00 meters and later setting an Olympic record with a jump of 6.10 meters. He required only four attempts to secure gold, showcasing his dominance in the event as competitors struggled with lower heights. American Sam Kendricks won silver with a season-best of 5.95 meters, while Greece's Emmanouil Karalis earned bronze by clearing 5.90 meters. This victory marks Duplantis's second consecutive Olympic gold and reinforces his status as the world’s top pole vaulter, following his previous win in Tokyo 2021. His performance adds to a remarkable series of gold medals in major competitions, including the last three World Championships. The win also highlights his connection to LSU, where he previously set records before becoming an Olympic champion.