Armand Duplantis is now the firm favorite heading into the Paris Olympics later this year. The Olympic and two-time world outdoor champion recently set a new pole vault world record of 6.24 meters at the first Diamond League meeting of the 2024 season in Xiamen, China. This broke his own record of 6.23 meters set in September at the Eugene Diamond League finale.
Duplantis easily cleared the bar and celebrated his achievement at his first outdoor event of the year. This was the eighth time he broke the world record, establishing himself as a dominant force in the sport. Torrie Lewis made a stunning debut at the Diamond League by winning the 200m gold with a time of 22.96 seconds, beating a strong field of American competitors, including Sha’Carri Richardson, who finished second in 22.99.
Marileidy Paulino won the women’s 400m, and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn dominated the women’s 100m hurdles event. These performances highlighted the talents of female athletes in track and field and set the stage for an exciting season ahead. The women’s events were just as impressive as men’s events, showcasing their skill and versatility on track and field scene.
Overall, this first Diamond League meeting was a success and established itself as an important event leading up to Paris Olympics later this year. It is clear that athletes are ready to give their best performance on track and field arena, making it an exciting season ahead for both men’s and women’s events.
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