Duplantis went in at 5.67 and took 5.82 and 5.92 in the first before the first tear came at 6.02, which had been a new world best by one centimeter.
He was closest on the third attempt where he tore his knees on the way down. The bars felt softer than expected and he didn’t get the speed he had in the approach.
– There are mixed feelings. I’m happy to win but know I can jump higher so it’s sad. The approach felt good but I had problems with the poles. I didn’t get through the power on the jump of six meters, says Duplantis to SVT Sport.
When KC Lightfoot ripped away at 6.02 and stopped at 5.92, Mondo had won his own event for the third consecutive year since the 2022 premiere.
CUT: See the jump that gave Duplantis the win
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Armand Duplantis won the Mondo Classic. Photo: SVT
“Then it will be a 6.30 result”
– In terms of height, it is not at the level we want to see and it is not good. But if you look at the speed, he goes from 10.2 to 10.4 meters per second, he can’t control it, but there he has something for the future. Then there will be a 6.30 result, says expert Alhaji Jeng.
Spectators got to see a faster Duplantis than seen before. He was the fastest but not the best version of himself.
– The technology was not ready for this speed. He is in his best form but it will come. That’s what makes this sport so complicated, says mother and physical trainer Helena Duplantis.
Chris Nielsen is still world number one with 6.01. Duplanti’s world record is 6.23.
It was the third edition of the competition and Duplanti’s arena record is 6.10 from last year.
SEE ALSO: Armand Duplantis high above on his first jump of the night
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