Yulimar Rojas makes history and breaks his own world record

Yulimar Rojas extends his legend with records in triple jump 1:45

(CNN) --

At the World Indoor Championships in Belgrade, both Venezuela's Yulimar Rojas and Sweden's Mondo Duplantis broke their own world records in the women's triple jump and men's pole vault, respectively, to claim gold. .

Rojas jumped 15.74 meters to claim his astonishing gold medal, seven centimeters higher than his previous record of 15.67 meters set at the Tokyo Olympics.

Before the Venezuelan's jump in Tokyo, the world record had stood for 26 years after being set by Inessa Kravets.

Rojas jumped four times over 15 meters in Belgrade, breaking the world record on his sixth and final attempt.}

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Like Duplantis, Rojas currently dominates his discipline.

She holds the indoor and outdoor world records, she is the reigning Olympic champion and has won three consecutive indoor world golds.

"I was born to jump 16 meters," he said after his latest triumph, laying out his future goals.

"This is what inspires me to inspire others to achieve their dreams, and help keep athletics the best sport in the world."

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Duplantis's record

Sweden's Duplantis cleared 6.20 meters at the third opportunity, a centimeter better than his previous mark, set at the same Stark Arena in Belgrade just two weeks ago.

"The sky is the limit. Another title, another world record... it's been a very good day. Going over 6.20 meters for the first time is hard to explain. It's something you can only dream of," Duplantis said. after his feat.

It is the fourth world record set by the American Duplantis, who already has the four highest pole vaults in history.

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With these record-breaking jumps, Duplantis has already amassed multiple titles during his short career and is cementing his status as the greatest athlete in the history of the sport.

Today, he is the reigning European indoor and outdoor champion, the Olympic champion and now the world indoor champion.

Now, Duplantis and Rojas will turn their attention to winning an outdoor world title in Eugene, Oregon, in July.

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