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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Mondo duplantis defends olympic title and sets world record again | History Defined

Mondo Duplantis posing with flag

On Monday night at the Stade de France, Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis achieved a remarkable feat by successfully defending his Olympic title and setting a new world record in the process. The 24-year-old athlete expressed his lifelong dedication to this moment, stating that he felt a sense of peace and confidence that propelled him to victory.

Duplantis described his experience on the track as a wave of calmness, emphasizing that pole vaulting has been a passion since his childhood. His continuous pursuit of excellence has led to rewriting the history books, with six centimeters added to the world record in the past four-and-a-half years, a feat that previously took 23 years to accomplish.

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