Sweden’s Armand Duplantis has just set a new world record in pole vaulting at the first Diamond League meeting of the season in Xiamen, China. The 24-year-old athlete cleared the bar at 6.24 meters, breaking his own previous record and putting him eight centimeters ahead of his closest competitor. This impressive feat not only solidified his dominance in the sport but also surpassed his rivals by more than 40 centimeters.
As the Paris Olympic Games draw nearer, Duplantis has stated that he is far from reaching his peak. In an exclusive interview with CNN in April, he expressed his determination to continue pushing himself and maintain his position as the best in the sport. His goal is to win every competition he enters and give it his all at every meet.
Meanwhile, Christian Coleman from the USA won the men’s 100 meters race, with Fred Kerley and Jamaica’s Ackeem Blake finishing second and third respectively. In a thrilling women’s 200 meters race, 19-year-old Torrie Lewis shocked everyone by taking her first Diamond League victory, while USA’s Sha’Carri Richardson finished a close second after a strong push from the Australian contender.
Overall, this first Diamond League meeting of the season showcased some incredible performances and set a high standard for future events.