Friend and rival Sam Kendricks had nothing but tributes to Armand Duplantis after the new host record.
- It is a pleasure to have someone like him in the sport, Kendricks tells SVT Sporten.
Kendricks was also clear in emphasizing how impressed he is with Duplantis.
- I told him before the hope that I hope it goes well but also that he thinks about safety. I just want to emphasize how dangerous it can be to jump at these heights which makes everything even more impressive. This will inspire future generations and it will bring this sport into the future.