Duplantis successfully defends pole vault title at World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow

Glasgow, March 4 (IANS) Olympic and world champion Armand Duplantis successfully defended his pole vault title at the World Athletics Indoor Championships by clearing a world-leading 6.05m. Duplantis faced challenges along the way but managed to secure victory with a third attempt clearance at the height.

After skipping at 5.75m, Duplantis struggled to clear 5.85m, facing pressure to stay in the competition. Despite the setbacks, he regrouped and cleared 5.95m on his second attempt, showing resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

The Swede then raised the bar to 6.05m, successfully clearing it on his third attempt to the delight of the crowd. Duplantis’ main rival, Sam Kendricks of the United States, settled for silver, with Greece’s Emmanouil Karalis taking the bronze.

Reflecting on his performance, Duplantis acknowledged the challenges he faced during the competition but maintained a positive attitude throughout. He expressed gratitude for overcoming the obstacles and securing the victory, acknowledging the support of his mother and fans.

“I had my back against the wall quite a few times today and I’m glad I was able to pull it out on the third attempts. I was never negative about the fouls. It is always pressure on the last attempt because you are on the line but I always look at it positively. If I have one attempt left then I have a chance,” said Duplantis in his post-competition interview.

Despite the difficulties, Duplantis’ determination and skill shone through as he claimed another major title in his illustrious career.