Lafayette (La) Soph Armand Duplantis vaults 18'0.5" in Last Chance HS LSU Indoor Meet.
This breaks National Record of 17'11" by Deakin Voltz.
Lafayette (La) Soph Armand Duplantis vaults 18'0.5" in Last Chance HS LSU Indoor Meet.
This breaks National Record of 17'11" by Deakin Voltz.
A sophomore!?!?! Impressive indeed.
I always thought the indoor record was soft, I think it is somewhat legit now. The outdoor record is 18-3, which is over 4 inches higher; there isn't that much of a difference between jumping indoors versus outdoors. Also, Greg Duplantis, I assume is the father or uncle of this kid, jumped 17-11 back in 1981. Albeit, that was outdoors, but it was 35 years ago. Also, there have been college freshmen jump 18-8 and 18-9. To be inline with the strength of other H.S. records, and the outdoor record, it needs be around 18-1.
Ok, but were the other record holders sophomores? Also, there are advantages and disadvantages of vaulting both indoors and out. Raised runways vs tail/cross winds, humidity/moisture etc... Might be a little different for this event to compare. Also, indoor training facilities for hs kids probably has something to do with time gaps for record comparisons to other events not to mention talented coaches willing to bring it all together for a capable athlete. I think I'll enjoy it for what it is rather than snipe at it anonymously.
Ok, but were the other record holders sophomores? Also, there are advantages and disadvantages of vaulting both indoors and out. Raised runways vs tail/cross winds, humidity/moisture etc... Might be a little different for this event to compare. Also, indoor training facilities for hs kids probably has something to do with time gaps for record comparisons to other events not to mention talented coaches willing to bring it all together for a capable athlete. I think I'll enjoy it for what it is rather than snipe at it anonymously.
lol, he holds the 7yo-12yo records. And now 15 I guess.
Who knew that had these?
7 2.33 7- 8 Armand Duplantis USA 10 Nov 99 Jonesboro AR 13 Oct 07
8 2.89 9- 6 Armand Duplantis USA 10 Nov 99 New Orleans LA 12 Oct 08
9 3.20 10- 6 Armand Duplantis USA 10 Nov 99 New Iberia LA 4 Jul 09
10 3.86 12- 8 Armand Duplantis USA 10 Nov 99 Clovis CA 6 Aug 10
11 3.91 12-10 Armand Duplantis USA 10 Nov 99 New Iberia LA 2 Jul 11
12 3.97iA 13- 0 1/4 Armand Duplantis USA 10 Nov 99 Reno NV 21 Jan 12
TrackCoach wrote:
I always thought the indoor record was soft, I think it is somewhat legit now. The outdoor record is 18-3, which is over 4 inches higher; there isn't that much of a difference between jumping indoors versus outdoors. Also, Greg Duplantis, I assume is the father or uncle of this kid, jumped 17-11 back in 1981. Albeit, that was outdoors, but it was 35 years ago. Also, there have been college freshmen jump 18-8 and 18-9. To be inline with the strength of other H.S. records, and the outdoor record, it needs be around 18-1.
Yes, the indoor record has always been a bit soft, but only because PV hasn't been a year round sport at the high school level for very long. also, states like Texas (one of the top PV states historically) don't really have indoor track.
TrackCoach wrote:
I always thought the indoor record was soft, I think it is somewhat legit now. The outdoor record is 18-3, which is over 4 inches higher; there isn't that much of a difference between jumping indoors versus outdoors. Also, Greg Duplantis, I assume is the father or uncle of this kid, jumped 17-11 back in 1981. Albeit, that was outdoors, but it was 35 years ago. Also, there have been college freshmen jump 18-8 and 18-9. To be inline with the strength of other H.S. records, and the outdoor record, it needs be around 18-1.
Greg is his dad and coach. Lots of videos on YouTube of their backyard training (mondo has brothers who are also very good for their age). And greg jumped over 19 feet. I frequently use him as an example for my vault kids who claim they're too short to jump well, since greg was about 5-7 or so.
Hell, I think I'm more impressed with him jumping 12'8" at 10.
I'd like to see a video of that.
Mr. Obvious wrote:
Hell, I think I'm more impressed with him jumping 12'8" at 10.
I'd like to see a video of that.
Age 7:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TOJ74w51L8Age 8:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Xm8z8pa-PMAge 9:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70_RJH0Q8UEAge 10:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PshETjNbML0Age 10:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FQ4CeG4_o0Age 11:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC8KjuH4U6QAge 12:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9OOZtgTf5wAge 13:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAXRtzOSpJMkjge wrote:
lol, he holds the 7yo-12yo records. And now 15 I guess.
Who knew that had these?
Well I did, of course ;)
polevaultpower wrote:
[quote]Mr. Obvious wrote:
Hell, I think I'm more impressed with him jumping 12'8" at 10.
I'd like to see a video of that.
Wow!
It is freaky watching a 10 yo jump 12-8, his mechanics look better some H.S. star athletes. That was kind of like watching some weird Guinness Book type thing.
polevaultpower wrote:
Mr. Obvious wrote:Hell, I think I'm more impressed with him jumping 12'8" at 10.
I'd like to see a video of that.
Age 7:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TOJ74w51L8Age 8:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Xm8z8pa-PMAge 9:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70_RJH0Q8UEAge 10:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PshETjNbML0Age 10:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FQ4CeG4_o0Age 11:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC8KjuH4U6QAge 12:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9OOZtgTf5wAge 13:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAXRtzOSpJM
Awesome, thanks PVP.
Unlike many age-group stars, he doesn't even look like he's physically freakishly developed for his age.
Jeepers.... wrote:
Ok, but were the other record holders sophomores? Also, there are advantages and disadvantages of vaulting both indoors and out. Raised runways vs tail/cross winds, humidity/moisture etc... Might be a little different for this event to compare. Also, indoor training facilities for hs kids probably has something to do with time gaps for record comparisons to other events not to mention talented coaches willing to bring it all together for a capable athlete. I think I'll enjoy it for what it is rather than snipe at it anonymously.
Take a chill pill!
Nobody is sniping; this kid is amazingly good. I was just pointing out that the record was soft, when you consider kids were jumping 18 several decades ago. Of course this kid is only a sophomore and will likely one day put the record into the mid-18s, which is where it should be to be on par with other USHRs. Btw, most USHR are world class performances, which in the vault is around 18-8.
His awesome name alone is worth a few inches. What are his brothers names?
I like the barefoot jumps.
asdfdgjdfgrg wrote:
Unlike many age-group stars, he doesn't even look like he's physically freakishly developed for his age.
No not at all, he was actually smaller than other kids his age until this past year. He grew a lot and is taller than his dad now, but hasn't put on much muscle yet. ~5'10 maybe 140lbs (he was 135 last fall).
Always hard to say for sure, but he could have a few more inches of height to go, and he'll definitely get a lot stronger as he matures.
Pangolin wrote:
His awesome name alone is worth a few inches. What are his brothers names?
Mondo is a nickname for Armand. His brothers are Antoine (Twanie) and Andreas (not sure about any nicknames) and his little sister is Johanna (JoJo pronounced like yoyo).
Antoine plays baseball for LSU now, Andreas just finished his eligibility as a pole vaulter for LSU last year.
He represents Sweden not USA though.
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