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Paris Olympics 2024

Watch, Olympics 2024: Armand Duplantis sets pole vault world record in Paris

Armand Duplantis broke his own world record in men’s pole vault with a leap of 6.25m at the Stade de France.

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Aug 06, 2024 · 11:15 am
Armand Duplantis celebrates after setting world record | Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP
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