In his unparalleled journey without any hindrances or boundaries, Armand Duplantis once again shattered the pole vault world record. In the very first athletic event of the Diamond League, held in Xiamen (China) to mark the commencement of a season leading up to the highly anticipated Olympic Games, Duplantis effortlessly soared to a staggering height of 6.24 meters, surpassing his previous record by a mere centimeter.

This incredible feat began with a mark of 6.17 meters in 2020 and has progressed steadily, centimeter by centimeter. It’s not a leap of five centimeters at a time; rather, it is a patient and iterative pursuit. Once the record is broken, a significant achievement in its own right, Duplantis reserves his strength for the next opportunity.

With just four leaps, Mondo, as he is fondly known, scaled new heights in his pole vaulting prowess. He effortlessly conquered the bar at 5.62 meters, a mere warm-up for him. Then came 5.82 meters, a display of his unwavering determination. And finally, the monumental moment arrived at six meters and twenty-four centimeters, a testament to his unrivaled skill and resilience.

Currently, Duplantis is an athlete on a relentless quest to push his own limits, all within the confines of safety. For fans, journalists, and the entire athletic community, it is a mesmerizing exercise to witness the discovery of these limits, one jump at a time, one verse at a time. These exploratory endeavors compensate for the absence of uncertainty that typically accompanies sports competitions. The journey continues, always…