Home

Olympics

Mondo Duplantis’ Girlfriend Smiles in Pride As Boyfriend Averts Career Upset at World Indoors

Published 03/05/2024, 1:30 PM EST

Follow Us

In the world of track and field love stories, pole vaulting maestro Mondo Duplantis and his “älskling” Desiré Inglander have captivated hearts with their adorable bond. Desiré’s support is evident at every competition, where she cheers on her man, Mondo, the record-holder in both outdoor and indoor pole vaulting.

The recent World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow ’24 presented a challenging test for the 24-year-old Duplantis, who found himself on the verge of early exhaustion at one point. However, with remarkable resilience, he managed to avert a potential career setback on the global stage, leaving his girlfriend beaming with pride as she penned a heartfelt note for the beloved track star.

Mondo Duplantis’ girlfriend, Desiré Inglander, beams with pride in Glasgow

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

In an Instagram post by the gorgeous Swedish model Desiré Inglander, she shared a heartfelt post after Mondo Duplantis managed to successfully defend his pole vault title at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow. She posted a six-slide carousel post of her and she proudly wrote in her caption, “Proud of you💌 From this weekend.💭” The first image depicted Mondo holding his prized gold medal while planting a kiss on Desiré’s head as she captured them in a mirror selfie within a gorgeously adorned room filled with baroque details.

Following this, a video showcased Duplantis’ stellar performance and the exhilarating winning moment in the pole vaulting finals. The subsequent slides featured the couple enjoying intimate and romantic moments in the city of Glasgow. This endearing post came after Mondo defied all odds to clinch the world indoor title.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Trending

Get instantly notified of the hottest Olympics stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

How the record-breaker struggled to in his attempt to clinch gold

At the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow in 2024, Mondo Duplantis faced a tough challenge that almost jeopardized his participation. Initially clearing heights smoothly, he hit a snag at 5.85 meters, failing twice and putting himself in a precarious position. The pressure mounted as his rival, Sam Kendricks, performed flawlessly, adding to the intensity of the competition. After skipping one height, Duplantis seemed to lose focus when he attempted to clear 5.85 meters again.

“Such a Class Act”: Twitter Applauds As Noah Lyles Averts Interview To Respect Canadian National Anthem

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

He even sat out for almost 20 minutes, trying to refocus his focus. Despite the setbacks, Duplantis managed to clear 5.95 meters on his second attempt, showing his resilience and skill. He eventually won the competition by clearing 6.05 meters, successfully defending his pole vault title. Mondo later shared, “This was the hardest I have ever worked.” As fans contemplate this win amidst his challenges, the pride of his girlfriend in him resonates deeply.

Who Is Nikki Hiltz Dating? All You Need To Know About the Olympic Champion’s Girlfriend

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Christaline Meyers

1,176Articles

One take at a time

Christaline Meyers is a senior Olympics writer at EssentiallySports who specializes in gymnastics and alpine skiing. Christaline is one of the acclaimed authorities in the coverage of 6x All-Around champion, Simone Biles. She has written extensively, covering every detail of Biles’s life stories as well as providing her perspective on Simone Biles’ Yurchenko Double Pike controversy.
Show More>

Edited by:

Sampurna Pal