Armand Duplantis felt the energy of a sold-out Tokyo stadium as he greeted fellow pole vaulters with handshakes and hugs, moments after clinching his third world title.
Then the Swedish star returned to the runway and soared over 6.30 meters on his final attempt, smashing his own world record for the 14th time. The crowd of 53,000 erupted 🎉.
This dramatic encore came after most events ended for the night, but nobody dared leave. Duplantis soaked in every cheer, celebrating with his parents, brother and fiancée.
'Being able to share this moment with the fans is super special,' he said, recalling the eerie silence of his last visit without spectators.
With youth-focused energy, Duplantis continues to inspire global sports fans, showing that when you aim high, you can vault past any limit 🌟.
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Duplantis breaks world record again at World Athletics Championships
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