Duplantis claims fourth Euro pole vault title

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis continued his dominance in the pole vault, securing his fourth consecutive European title with a commanding performance in Birmingham on Sunday. The Swedish star delivered a masterclass, clearing a championship record of 6.15 meters to defeat his Greek rival, Emmanouil Karalis.

Karalis earned the silver medal with a jump of 6.00 meters, while France's Baptiste Thiery took bronze at 5.85 meters. Duplantis, a two-time Olympic champion and three-time world gold medalist, expressed his contentment with the victory. "Another medal, I can’t complain," he stated. "It’s really amazing. I’m just trying to win. I’m happy coming out with the win and that was enough for tonight. I really had a good time this week."

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Another medal, I can’t complain. It’s really amazing. I’m just trying to win. I’m happy coming out with the win and that was enough for tonight. I really had a good time this week.

The 26-year-old athlete reflected on his remarkable streak, noting, "This is my fourth one of these in a row now which is pretty crazy. I am getting pretty old and it’s going quick so I’m just trying not to take it for granted and enjoy it as much as I can." Duplantis emphasized his drive for excellence, adding, "Every time I go to the track I want to leave my mark and do something no one has done before so the championship record feels really good."

Only three athletes in the 14-person field had previously surpassed the 6-meter mark: Duplantis, Karalis (with a personal best of 6.17m), and Norway's Sondre Guttormsen (6.06m). Duplantis's latest triumph solidifies his status as a leading figure in the sport, showcasing his consistent ability to perform at the highest level.

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This is my fourth one of these in a row now which is pretty crazy. I am getting pretty old and it’s going quick so I’m just trying not to take it for granted and enjoy it as much as I can. Every time I go to the track I want to leave my mark and do something no one has done before so the championship record feels really good.