Duplantis Wins Third Pole Vault Title in Eight Days
Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis has won another major competition, this time at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Duplantis cleared a height of 6.21 meters to take first place. It was his third victory in just eight days, showing his amazing current form.
The event was described as extremely high-level, with a strong rivalry between Duplantis and Greek athlete Emmanouil Karalis making the final exciting to watch.
According to reports, the two men were involved in a real duel, pushing each other to jump higher throughout the competition.
Duplantis is widely seen as the greatest pole vaulter in history. He has broken the world record many times in recent years.
French veteran pole vaulter Renaud Lavillenie also took part in the Lausanne meeting. He recorded a best jump of 5.51 meters, well below Duplantis's winning height.
The Diamond League is one of the most important series of athletics events in the world. Top athletes compete in different cities each year to earn points and prize money.
Duplantis's strong run of results has continued to impress fans and experts, as he keeps winning event after event this season.
His consistency and skill make him one of the biggest stars in modern track and field.
Vocabulary7 words
- pole vaulter
- an athlete who jumps over a high bar using a long pole
- rivalry
- a strong competition between two people trying to win
- duel
- a close fight or contest between two people
- athletics
- sports like running, jumping, and throwing
- Diamond League
- a very important yearly series of top sports competitions
- veteran
- someone who has done something, like a sport, for a long time
- consistency
- doing something well again and again
Quiz
Answer key
1. Lausanne 2. The rivalry between Duplantis and Karalis 3. False
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Swedish _____ Armand Duplantis has won another major competition, this time at the Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Duplantis cleared a height of 6.21 meters to take first place. It was his third _____ in just eight days, showing his amazing current form.
The event was described as extremely high-level, with a strong _____ between Duplantis and Greek athlete Emmanouil Karalis making the final exciting to watch.
According to reports, the two men were involved in a real _____, pushing each other to jump higher throughout the competition.
Duplantis is widely seen as the greatest pole vaulter in _____. He has broken the world record many times in recent years.
French veteran pole vaulter Renaud Lavillenie also took part in the Lausanne meeting. He recorded a best jump of 5.51 _____, well below Duplantis's winning height.
The Diamond League is one of the most important series of _____ events in the world.
Duplantis's strong run of results has continued to _____ fans and experts, as he keeps winning event after event this season.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think close competitions between rivals make sports more exciting to watch?
- What qualities do you think help an athlete like Duplantis stay so consistent?
- Have you ever watched pole vaulting? What do you find interesting or difficult about it?
- Why might it be hard for older athletes like Lavillenie to compete against younger stars?