Duplantis ‘Nervous but Fired Up’ for Diamond League Opener in Shanghai
Pole vault world record-holder Armand "Mondo" Duplantis is set to open his outdoor campaign at the Diamond League meeting in Shanghai, China. The Swedish athlete, who remains unbeaten since 2023 and recently set his 15th world record with a 6.31m clearance, admitted to feeling nervous but excited ahead of the competition. Duplantis will face a strong field including Greece's Emmanouil Karalis, US two-time world champion Sam Kendricks, and Australia's Kurtis Marschall. The event marks the beginning of the 15-meet Diamond League series, which spans four continents and concludes in Brussels in September. Other notable athletes participating in the Shanghai opener include Faith Kipyegon of Kenya, Karsten Warholm of Norway, Letsile Tebogo of Botswana, and Tobi Amusan of Nigeria. Duplantis expressed enthusiasm for the night competition atmosphere, stating that the nerves help energize him for the challenge. The event promises a high-profile start to the global athletics series.
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