Duplantis to Honor Late Grandmother at European Championships

Armand Duplantis, 26, is preparing for the European Championships after the death of his grandmother Ingrid, who passed away in mid‑July at age 92. The pole‑vault champion said he will honor her with a series of victories. catcross.org

Duplantis, who married Desiré Inglander in March and celebrated their wedding in summer, will compete in the qualification on Friday and the final on Sunday. The world‑record holder (6.32 m) has three European titles and aims to add a fourth for his grandmother.