Armand Duplantis

Armand Duplantis, born on November 10, 1999, in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a remarkable pole vaulter who proudly represents Sweden. With an impressive career that has seen him shatter records and claim numerous titles, Duplantis has established himself as one of the greatest athletes in the history of pole vaulting.

Duplantis first gained international recognition at the tender age of fifteen, winning titles at the 2015 World Youth Championships. His ascent continued as he secured third place at the World U20 Championships the following year. By 2017, he had claimed the European U20 title, and in 2018, he won the World U20 title, making him one of the few athletes to achieve championships at youth, junior, and senior levels.

His accolades include being a two-time Olympic champion, having won gold at the 2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics, and a three-time World outdoor champion in 2022, 2023, and 2025. Duplantis has also been crowned European champion three times and has received prestigious awards such as the World Male Athlete of the Year in 2020 and 2022, and the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year in 2025.

Duplantis holds the world record for pole vaulting at six point three meters, a feat he has achieved multiple times, including at the 2024 Paris Olympics. His remarkable consistency is highlighted by his record of clearing six meters or higher in competition more than any other athlete, with a total of seventy-nine competitions since 2018.

Widely regarded as the greatest pole vaulter of all time, Duplantis continues to inspire future generations with his extraordinary talent and dedication to the sport.