Just happened: 6m29, Duplantis (SWE), 12.08.25, Budapest
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I know he gets a bonus every time he breaks the record, but I worry that this incremental strategy will prevent him (and humanity) from reaching the absolute ceiling of performance.
You never know when you've PR'ed for the last time, and I'd hate to see injury or tragedy end Mondo's career prematurely. Surely, if he got hit by a bus, he wouldn't want to be in his wheelchair wondering if I could have gotten 6.40 if he'd tried.
I think he shouldn't end his competitions on a clearance. Just keep going for it.
You make a good point. Never know what's going to happen in the future. But it's pretty funny seeing Puma's social media response to Citius' post about the record, regarding those world record bonus payments: "Please give us a rest".
I know he gets a bonus every time he breaks the record, but I worry that this incremental strategy will prevent him (and humanity) from reaching the absolute ceiling of performance.
You never know when you've PR'ed for the last time, and I'd hate to see injury or tragedy end Mondo's career prematurely. Surely, if he got hit by a bus, he wouldn't want to be in his wheelchair wondering if I could have gotten 6.40 if he'd tried.
I think he shouldn't end his competitions on a clearance. Just keep going for it.
Rumours of $100k bonus by puma for each WR in his contract. I’d say his method is quite sound.