Growing up... you see Bubka as almost this mythological creature. He was not real in the things that he was doing, they didn't seem possible. Any record where you can knock him down a ranking is a pretty special feeling. — Armand Duplantis Copy Share Image
Renaud was my idol growing up ever since I was 10 years old and I was just getting into pole vaulting and starting to become obsessed with him in general and the way he jumps, how he can do what… — Armand Duplantis Copy Share Image
It's hard to believe sometimes that I am the world record holder. — Armand Duplantis Copy Share Image
Going over 6.20m for the first time, it's hard to explain. It's something that you can only dream of. — Armand Duplantis Copy Share Image
Growing up... you see Bubka as almost this mythological creature. He was not real in the things that he was doing, they didn't seem… — Armand Duplantis Copy Share Image
Ever since I started vaulting in my backyard, when I was in diapers, I wanted to be the best that's ever lived - to… — Armand Duplantis Copy Share Image
Having two older brothers very good at sports, we were very competitive. — Armand Duplantis Copy Share Image
When I was 13 I played baseball the whole summer. I never touched a pole vault pole. — Armand Duplantis Copy Share Image
The thing I really loved about golf was that when you're on the golf course, nothing in the world matters other than your next… — Armand Duplantis Copy Share Image
I would like to jump 6.30 just because it sounds cool. Not because it's a limit, or anything like that. — Armand Duplantis Copy Share Image
