Mondo Duplantis

Mondo Duplantis is a professional pole vaulter representing Sweden, born on November 10, 1999, in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. He is widely acknowledged as one of the leading figures in pole vaulting history. Duplantis started his professional career setting world junior records before moving to compete at the senior level, where he has broken numerous records and won multiple titles.

Duplantis is celebrated for his exceptional agility, strength, and technique. He has received multiple recognitions for his outstanding performances, including European Athlete of the Year and IAAF Rising Star awards. Off the field, Duplantis is recognized for his vibrant personality and inspirational character, influencing many aspiring athletes worldwide.

Early Career

• Starting in Athletics: Duplantis was born into an athletic family and started pole vaulting at an early age under his father's guidance. He set several age group world records in his youth.

Senior Level

• World Records and Championships: Duplantis transitioned to senior competitions, setting world records and winning the European Championships in 2018 and the World Silver Medal in 2019. In 2020, he set an indoor world record and later broke the outdoor world record.

Sweden National Team

• Debut: Made his international debut for Sweden in 2015 at the age of 15.

Achievements:

• European Championships: Gold Medalist in 2018.
• World Championships: Silver Medalist in 2019.
• Olympic Games: Gold Medalist in 2020.

• Position: A pole vaulter who is known for his technical prowess and extraordinary upper body strength.
• Skills: Known for his exceptional agility, strength, and technique in pole vaulting. Duplantis is celebrated for his determination, precision, and ability to perform under pressure.

• Family: Duplantis comes from an athletic family. His father, Greg Duplantis, was a pole vaulter, and his mother, Helena, was a former heptathlete.
• Multi-cultural Background: Although born and raised in the United States, Duplantis chose to represent Sweden, his mother's homeland, in international competitions.

• Mondo Duplantis is recognized not just for his extraordinary talent and record-breaking performances, but also for his dedication, passion, and influence in pole vaulting. His impact on the sport and his status as a role model extend beyond the track, inspiring countless aspiring athletes worldwide.

Indoor World Record Holder:

• Over 6.18 meters

Outdoor World Record Holder:

• Over 6.15 meters

Youngest Male World Champion in Athletics:

• Aged 20 years and 364 days

European Athlete of the Year:

• 2018 and 2019

Books

• Jackman, B. (2020) Mondo Duplantis: The Making of a Champion. Skyhorse Publishing.

Websites

• IAAF: Information about Mondo Duplantis’ career and achievements. Available at: https://www.iaaf.org
• Eurosport: Updates on Duplantis’ performance and records. Available at: https://www.eurosport.com
• Olympics: Official site with updates on Duplantis’ achievements at the Olympic Games. Available at: https://www.olympics.com

Articles

• The Guardian: Mondo Duplantis’ career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/mondo-duplantis

Interviews and Documentaries

• ESPN Interviews: Various interviews and features on Mondo Duplantis, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.espn.com