Mondo Duplantis’ Shocking Resemblance to Timothée Chalamet Resurfaces Amid Eight World Record Celebrations

Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis, the American-born Swedish pole-vaulter has transcended the boundaries of the realm of sport and has been capturing hearts worldwide. Mondo Duplantis’ meteoric rise reached its zenith in the Tokyo Olympics, but he has again set another world record. For the eighth time in a row, Duplantis broke the men’s pole vault world record. But it wasn’t just his athletic prowess that had stolen the show.

Just before the Tokyo Olympics, Mondo Duplantis skyrocketed to fame not just for his gravity-defying feats but also for his undeniable charm and resemblance to a Hollywood heartthrob. With a winning smile, the 24-year-old is being compared to Little Women star, Timothée Chalamet.

Pole vault sensation’s comparison to the Hollywood star Timothee Chalamet

Besides breaking records, Mondo Duplantis has also been breaking the internet. Grabbing the gold for his homeland, Sweden in the Tokyo Olympics he has undoubtedly secured a place in the hearts of his countrymen. But his comparisons to Chalamet ignited a frenzy of adoration from fans worldwide on social media. With his attractive presence, athletic prowess, and humble demeanor, Duplantis is now an icon commanding all the attention for both his athletic glory and his appeal.

Fans compared him to Timothee Chalamet and referred to him as their crush. “Duplantis is the sports version of Timothee Chalamet”, wrote a fan. While Timothee Chalamet’s height is 5 feet 10 inches, Duplantis stands at 5 feet 11 inches. Fans have also found noticeable similar facial features between the two. A fan also claimed that Chalamet must be considered for playing the role of Mondo Duplantis in his biopic.

But Swedish track sensation Armand Mondo Duplantis is an emerging legend in the field of pole vault. The world has been left in awe as they are witnessing the continuous ascent of Duplantis. Last Saturday, in the Diamond League season-opening meet in Xiamen, China, Mondo Duplantis broke his own record. In September 2023, at the Diamond League final in Eugene, he cleared 6.23 meters, and in 2024 he broke the record by clearing 6.24 meters. 

Duplantis dynasty’s family legacy in the athletic realm 

This journey of winning medals and titles all began in his early childhood days. And it all runs in his veins. Belonging from an athletic family, Duplantis was born into this. His father was a former pole vaulter and also holds a personal record of 5.80 meters. Greg Duplantis, the father of Mondo Duplantis is thus rightfully the coach of the rising star. His mother, Helena Duplantis, who belongs from Sweden too was a former volleyball player and a heptathlete. 

Mondo Duplantis’ brothers Andreas and Antoine also took up sports. Andreas is already a pole vaulter following the footsteps of their father. While Antoine takes an interest in baseball. Their sister, Johanna too is an athlete. Mondo Duplantis’ journey to Olympic glory and to being a global crush is indeed electrifying.