What she is referring to is that Armand has grown and become stronger during the season, which means that he is even too strong for his current rods. In that job, mother Helena has a large part, as Armand's physical trainer.
- It's about strength and speed. How fast you can run and use that power and speed in the jump. We train (strength) and jump at the same time so we can adjust the rods the more physically strong he becomes.
"Right now I want to take some time off"
After the second demolition of 5.97, Duplantis looked surprised at the stake.
- He thought; how can this rod be so small?
Despite the spelling problem, Duplanti's took silver, which Helena was proud of, and explains why at the age of 19 he can join in and compete with the best.
- He has the whole package as a stick hopper. The mental part, the feeling of hope, the good runner, he is a good athlete.
In about ten months it is time for the Tokyo Olympics, until then the idea is that the stick problem will be solved.
- We will take it next year, then we will make the adjustments. Right now I want to take some time off, says Duplantis with a big smile.