mondo duplantis

Lafayette and LSU's own Armand Duplantis needs to have his story heard, and it will be as Red Bull Studios is putting out a new documentary titled Born To Fly.

He's simply the best to ever do it, proving it again with his latest world record.

He says he's ready to break it again.

Professional pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis is a native of Lafayette, Louisiana. Why does the Olympic Gold medalist compete for Sweden? A number of reasons.

Some incredible athletes have come from the Lafayette area.

World Athlete has named Lafayette native Mondo Duplantis "World Athlete of the Year".

The world-class pole vaulter is one of five finalists for Male Athlete of the Year, which is awarded by World Athletics.

Duplantis now holds the outdoor and indoor pole vaulting record.

Lafayette's Mondo Duplantis is once again making headlines on the world pole vaulting stage.