Armand Duplantis continues to fly over heights of six meters.
During the pole vault gala in French Rouen, he won at 6.03 - new world year best.
- Glad that I jump over six meters again, he says to the organizer.
He then attempted a world record, 6.19.
The first attempt was the best, but no new world record tonight.
- I can not do it every time, says Duplantis.
His entry height for the evening was 5.60, where there was a demolition in the first attempt.
He then took 5.83 and 6.03 in the first attempt.
Renaud Lavillenie jumped 6.02 in her previous race and pressed Duplantis.
Until 6.03, the Frenchman led the competition, but tore himself to the top.
Had he passed, "Mondo" would have had to pass 6.11 to win.
"Knew I had it in me"
On the women's side, Holly Bradshaw won at 4.85, new world year best.
- I'm a little surprised that it was 4.85 today, but I knew I had it in me.
I love this type of competition and I get pissed even though there is no audience, she says to the organizer.