Pole vaulting sensation, Armand Mondo Duplantis, has had a juggernaut of a season in 2023. The 23-year-old player is renowned for updating the world record for the highest pole vault quite frequently. And this year was no exception. In the finals of the Eugene Diamond league, Mondo delivered a massive 6.23m jump, breaking his own previous one. As a successful season wrapped up, it is time for a much-needed break for the LSU superstar.

While we are yet to receive any update from Mondo himself on his off-season gateways, a recent social media update came from a loved one of the Swede. Although a throwback post, it could not have come at a better time. 

Lost in Spain, Mondo Duplantis and Desire Inglander

Mondo Duplantis’ partner Desire Inglander recently took to Instagram to post a throwback video of the couple. The video featured the two, enjoying happy moments in each other’s arms. The caption of the video reads, “A little throwback from Spain.” Inglander is a 22-year-old Swedish model and influencer. The couple wow their fans from time to time with adorable social media posts and this time was no exception.

The gorgeous model wore a beautiful black dress and Duplantis rocked a simple yet aesthetic look with a cerulean blue shirt and white pants. The duo first met each other during the Midsummer Eve festival of 2020 and have been together ever since. While Mondo Duplantis treats his girlfriend like a blessing, she had once literally blessed him with good luck. In fact, had it not been for Desire Inglander, Duplantis may have never won his Tokyo Olympics gold medal.

The lucky escape that earned Duplantis an Olympic gold

Armand Mondo Duplantis recently broke past his own world record at the 2023 Eugene Diamond League and set the new record at 6.23 meters. While his caliber has easily made him the best pole vaulter of all time, he barely escaped missing the Olympics. The Swede was competing in his first Olympics, which had been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The young Duplantis had arranged for a pre-game meetup with a rival, but couldn’t make it because of Inglander.

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Mondo Duplantis revealed that he failed to make it to the coffee meetup since he was on a long call with his girlfriend. It was later found that the US rival he was about to meet, tested positive for COVID-19. Thus, although purely by luck, his Lady Love played a part in his first-ever Olympic gold medal. The 23-year-old now looks forward to his next Olympic gold medal on the grand stage of Paris. The showdown begins in another 290 days.

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