Armand Duplantis Dominates Oslo Diamond League as EJ Obiena Exits Early
Source: news.source.inquirer
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis showcased his dominance in the men's pole vault at the Oslo Diamond League, clearing heights far beyond his competitors. Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena, along with two other athletes, failed to clear the initial height of 5.62m and exited the competition early. Duplantis, who broke the world record multiple times in 2024, continues to lead the field, while Obiena's early exit marks a disappointing performance for the Asian champion.
Key Points
Armand Duplantis won the men's pole vault at the Oslo Diamond League, demonstrating his continued dominance in the sport.
EJ Obiena, along with Sondre Guttormsen and Ben Broeders, failed to clear the initial height of 5.62m and exited early.
Duplantis broke the world record multiple times in 2024, including a jump to 6.27 meters.
Duplantis was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year in 2024, following in the footsteps of Usain Bolt.
Other competitors like Emmanouil Karalis, Sam Kendricks, Menno Vloon, and Ersu Sasma also failed to match Duplantis' performance.
