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Pole Vault Star Armand ‘Mondo’ DuPlantis Eyes Fun and Records at Tokyo World Championships

Posted : 11 September 2025

Pole vault world record holder Armand ‘Mondo’ DuPlantis expressed excitement on Thursday about competing in the Tokyo World Championships, hoping the event will be more enjoyable than the “apocalyptic” Olympics held there four years ago.

 

The Tokyo Olympics, delayed to 2021 due to the pandemic, were conducted under strict restrictions to curb COVID-19. Fans were largely absent, and athletes, including DuPlantis, received medals while wearing masks in nearly empty stadiums. In contrast, the upcoming championships at Tokyo’s National Stadium, which holds almost 70,000 spectators, are expected to welcome fans, creating a more vibrant atmosphere.

 

DuPlantis, 25, who won gold at the previous Olympics, is aiming to break his own world record for the 14th time while chasing a third world title. “It was just strange for everyone, very apocalyptic almost,” he said. “I’m happy to have a more real, true experience where you get the real meaning of sport, bringing people together and having a sense of community.”

 

The Swedish athlete, who recently improved his world record to 6.29m in Budapest and won the Diamond League finals, said he feels calm and prepared. With high temperatures expected in Tokyo, DuPlantis joked that short sprints in pole vaulting make the heat less of an issue, adding that it might even be advantageous for his performance.

 

 

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