In an electrifying display of athletic prowess, Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Sweden's Mondo Duplantis set new world records at the Silesia Diamond League meeting in Chorzow, Poland.
At just 23 years old, Ingebrigtsen obliterated the long-standing 3,000 meters record, finishing with a stunning time of seven minutes and 17.55 seconds. This shattered the previous record set by Kenya's Daniel Komen in 1996 by more than three seconds, marking it as the longest-standing men's athletics world record in individual track events.
Crossing the finish line, Ingebrigtsen was visibly in awe of his achievement, celebrating with a hands-on-head gesture and posing with a $50,000 cheque awarded at the Silesia Stadium. \"It feels special, amazing. I was hoping to challenge the world record here but, based on my training, I can never predict exactly what kind of time I am capable of,\" he said.
Ingebrigtsen's remarkable performance follows his recent victory over American Cole Hocker in the 1,500 meters in Lausanne, just two weeks after Hocker's Olympic gold triumph in Paris. Ingebrigtsen outpaced a strong field of Ethiopian runners, with Berihu Aregawi and Yomif Kejelcha securing second and third places respectively.
Meanwhile, Sweden's Mondo Duplantis continued his dominance in pole vaulting by breaking his own world record, clearing an impressive 6.26 meters. Duplantis' achievement at the Diamond League underscores his position as one of the top contenders in the sport, inspiring young athletes around the world.
Both records not only highlight the athletes' exceptional talents but also bring significant attention to the global athletics scene, reinforcing the passion and dedication of young sports enthusiasts worldwide.
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New world records for Ingebrigtsen in 3,000m, Duplantis in pole vault
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