Yusuf Dikec's style copied by Armand Duplantis after breaking world record at Paris Olympics. Turkish 'hitman' reacts
Armand Duplantis of Sweden made headlines on Monday as he shattered his own world record, clinching the pole vault gold medal at the Paris Olympics. In a thrilling conclusion to the fifth day of track and field events at the Stade de France, Duplantis soared over a height of 6.25 meters, surpassing his previous world record of 6.24 meters set at the Xiamen Diamond League in April. The crowd of 69,000 erupted in applause as the Swedish pole vaulter achieved this remarkable feat, marking his ninth world record-breaking performance.
Following his victory, he emulated the shooting pose of Turkish athlete Yusuf Dikec, who gained viral fame for his silver medal performance at the Paris Games. Dikec’s reaction to Duplantis’s success further highlights the camaraderie and shared celebration among athletes.
Duplantis's gold medal victory was historic, making him the first man to retain the Olympic pole vault title since Bob Richards in 1956. His dominance in the sport is unparalleled, having consistently broken records and won major titles over the past five years. On the podium, American Sam Kendricks took silver with a vault of 5.95 meters, while Greece's Emmanouil Karalis earned bronze with a 5.90-meter jump, decided on countback.
After his successful jump, Duplantis celebrated by embracing his family and friends in the stands, draped in the Swedish flag.
In addition to his Olympic success, Duplantis has been a dominant force in pole vaulting globally. Over the last five years, he has won every major title in the
