Duplantis wins Diamond League title in Zurich

Agency :

Sweden’s Armand Duplantis and Australian Nicola Olyslagers sealed wins in the Diamond League at the high-octane “city event” in downtown Zurich on Wednesday.

Duplantis, fresh from setting a 13th world record of 6.29m in Budapest earlier this month, was competing in one of six field disciplines held at Zurich’s Sechselautenplatz, directly in front of the city’s iconic opera house.

The Swede had described the pole vault as a “beautiful circus act” and the street feel to the event certainly led to a visceral ambiance that left the temporary stands shaking amid stomping feet and raucous, choreographed cheers.

“It was really cool, really amazing, I loved the atmosphere,” said Duplantis.
“I’ve never done a street meet here. Compared to the stadium, it’s kind of the same but different.
“I like it, I think it’s super cool to be up and close to everybody.”

Duplantis ran out the winner in 6.0m over Greek rival Emmanouil Karalis for the perfect tonic before the Sept 13-21 world championships in Tokyo.