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Armand Duplantis has completely dominated the pole vaulting world for some time now.
The Swede is trained by his parents – for whom he feels great love both on and off the competition arena.
– I love being with them, says “Mondo” to P1.
Armand “Mondo” Duplantis literally flying forward. The 23-year-old Swede has won everything there is to win, and the question is whether the year 2022 is not his best year ever. Duplantis broke three world records and the most iconic jump took place during the WC when he sailed over 6.21.
Mondo’s tribute
Since childhood, Armand Duplantis has had both of his parents as coaches, and still does today. His father Greg Duplantis as well as his mother Helena Duplantis, and the fact is that his father is also a former pole vaulter. And “Mondo” does not immediately have any plans to replace its coaches, quite the opposite.
– I can’t think of any others, it’s almost difficult to tell about it, says Armand Duplantis in an interview with P1.
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Duplantis pays great tribute to his parents and the relationship with them, saying that it meant a lot to his career and its success.
– It has always been like that for me, it works great for me. We have a great relationship and they are not only my coaches but also my parents, he says.
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“Love them”
Duplantis enjoys being with his parents, whether it’s competition or something more private.
– I love being with them and I love them as much on the racetrack as at home.
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However, his role may vary slightly, when the family has to combine family life with life as a world champion.
– If we are at home with all the siblings and we play some game or something, then I just feel like their child. But if we are at the World Cup, for example, it is of course a little different, “Mondo” concludes.
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