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Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Mondo Duplantis Set New World Records at Silesia Diamond League

 

Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Mondo Duplantis both set new world records at the Silesia Diamond League event.

On Sunday, Jakob Ingebrigtsen shattered the long-standing 3,000-meter world record, clocking in at an impressive 7:15.77. This time eclipses the previous record of 7:20.67 set by Kenyan Daniel Komen in 1996. The 23-year-old Norwegian, who recently clinched gold in the 5,000 meters at the Paris Olympics but fell short of defending his 1,500-meter title, showcased his dominance in middle-distance running. Ingebrigtsen pulled away from Ethiopia’s Berihu Aregawi during the final lap, adding the 3,000 meters record to his collection of 2,000 meters and indoor 1,500 meters world records.

“I’m thrilled and amazed,” Ingebrigtsen told Reuters. “I aimed to challenge the world record, but with my training, it’s hard to predict what I’m capable of. Running 7:17 was beyond my imagination. The pace felt fast at first, but I settled into a good rhythm. The 3,000 meters is grueling—after a few laps, the lactic acid sets in, but you have to push through. The heat made it challenging, but it was the same for everyone.”

Meanwhile, Mondo Duplantis continued his record-breaking streak by setting a new pole vault world record for the 10th time in his career. His latest vault of 6.26 meters surpasses the record he set in Paris by one centimeter. Duplantis achieved this height on his second attempt, narrowly brushing the bar with his legs.

“This year, my focus was on the Olympics, and the record came naturally because I was in great shape,” said Duplantis. “I’m not surprised by the record, but I am grateful.”

In Silesia, Duplantis’s closest competitor, American Sam Kendricks, finished second with a vault of six meters.

Both Ingebrigtsen and Duplantis’s world records are pending ratification by World Athletics.

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