PHOTO: Bildbyrån
He is by far the best pole vaulter in the world.
Nevertheless, Armand Duplantis can take his time and stand up for the young.
Now “Mondo” has done its best to help our Swedish athletics talents.
Last year has been incomparably good for Armand Duplantis. The Swedish superstar has broken double world records, won the Finnkampen, won overall in the Diamond League and the biggest of all: Won another WC gold.
Mondo’s nice gesture
Once again, “Mondo” has been unstoppable and further consolidated his position as the world’s best pole vaulter and one of the world’s biggest stars in athletics. But no matter how successful and famous he is, he still doesn’t lose his footing and shows his big heart now.
The article continues after the picture.
Duplantis took the time to stand up for young, Swedish athletics talents. Seven of Sweden’s most promising pole vaulters got the chance to meet and train with the 23-year-old world star.
– We all met on Friday and went to dinner in town. It was very nice. Then we got to train with Mondo in the hall on Saturday, says the 16-year-old Beate Potts from Rotebro in an interview with Mitt i.
– He thought I needed to go up on a stiffer pole and be a little more aggressive. It was good advice, and you take in a lot when it comes from him.
A memory for life
Duplantis trained with the Swedish youngsters in Sollentuna Athletics Hall and gave valuable tips and signed autographs. It really became a lifetime memory for the teenagers.
– It was fun to meet him and I got several tips about pole vaulting, plus training tips for how I can train my core, says the 15-year-old Levi Buck from Edsberg to the local newspaper.
The article continues after the picture.
In contrast to Armand Duplantis, who started jumping already at the age of three, Beate Pott only started pole vaulting at the age of 11. After a suggestion from a trainer.
– It was a bit of a coincidence, but he suggested that I try it. I thought it was great fun and got hooked straight away, and have continued ever since, she says, admitting that it’s not just pole vaulting that she’s busy with.
– Pole vaulting is my main event, but I do some sprints on the side as well, 60 and 100 meters. Speed is super important in pole vaulting too. It means that you get more power.
What do you think of Armand Duplanti’s nice gesture for the young people? Share the article and have your say!
READ MORE: Armand Duplantis reveals why there was no Olympic record in Tokyo: “The dumbest thing ever”
Share