Armand Duplantis is an extremely successful pole vaulter who during the summer won Olympic gold and broke several world records. He did all this in the blue and yellow suit.
Armand Duplantis can win a record amount in the Diamond League
Mondo has had great success in the well-known competition Diamond League. In recent years, he has also made a lot of money from the aforementioned competition. Now Mondo can consider himself happy. Why? Now the athletes will be further rewarded with even juicier prize money.
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Armand Duplantis flies over the bar at the Diamond League. Photo: StellaArmand Duplantis and Femke Bol at a press conference before the Diamond League. Photo: StellaDesiré Inglander receives criticism after the boat picture
Mondo Duplantis likes to enjoy his free time with his girlfriend Desire England. The couple was recently seen basking in the Greek sun on England’s Instagram. However, the post has received harsh criticism.
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Armand Duplantis was born and raised in the USA
Mondo was born and raised in the American city of Lafayette, in the state of Louisiana. He also received his athletic training at the well-known Louisiana State University (LSU). LSU is known for producing an infinite number of talented athletes who become known worldwide.
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Armand Duplantis when he competed for LSU. Photo: Gary Mitchell, GMP Media / AlamyIs Armand Duplanti’s mother Swedish?
Yes. According to SVT comes Armand Duplanti’s mother, Helena, from Avesta in Dalarna. Mondo and his siblings also spent summers there during their upbringing.
Greg and Helena Duplantis. Photo: Christine Olsson/TT Why does Armand Duplantis represent Sweden?
According to information, there are several reasons why Duplantis competes for Sweden, we will try to break that down now.
According to SVT is the reason why Mondo’s father, Gregwas offered a coaching role in Sweden.
In SVT’s program series “Kallprat”, Mondo talks about what it is like to represent Sweden.
– I have not regretted at all that I compete for Sweden. Everything that I have received since several years, I am so grateful. I cannot understand the position I am still in.
Mondo fills in:
– It wasn’t about money, that’s not why you start pole vaulting, it’s just pole vaulting, you don’t talk about that side of pole vaulting when you’re younger.
New York Post has the same information as SVT, but mentions additional details that contributed to Mondo competing for Sweden.
According to the New York Post, the youth coach had Jonas Anshelm a big influence on Mondo flying over the bar in exactly the blue and yellow clothes.
“He jumped higher than the most experienced jumpers in Sweden at the age of 14, so I didn’t even have to watch a video or anything. I definitely wanted him on the team. So, that’s when it started.”
Anshelm continues:
“As a Swede, and a bit stubborn, perhaps stupid, I thought I might give him another call. What I mentioned was that I would be very happy if [hans far] Greg wanted to join the national team as a coach. A few weeks later Greg called me and said ‘We’re in. We are betting on Sweden.”