Tokyo Olympics 2020: Armand Duplantis and Karsten Warholm Set New World Records

Athletics at the Summer Olympics

The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo was a resounding success for track and field, with several athletes breaking world records and setting new personal bests.

Armand Duplantis Sets New Pole Vault Record

Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis stole the show at the Olympics, clearing a height of 6.02 meters to set a new world record. This was Duplantis' second world record in less than a year, having previously cleared 6.01 meters in February 2020.

Karsten Warholm Shatters 400m Hurdles Record

Norwegian hurdler Karsten Warholm produced a stunning performance in the men's 400-meter hurdles, smashing the previous world record by nearly a full second to finish in 45.94 seconds. Warholm's run was described as "the greatest 400m hurdles race of all time" by many experts.

Other Notable Performances

In addition to Duplantis and Warholm's world record-breaking performances, the Olympics also saw several other notable achievements:

• Sifan Hassan won the women's 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters, becoming the first woman to achieve this double since 1988.
• Elaine Thompson-Herah won the women's 100 meters and 200 meters, becoming the first Jamaican woman to win both events at the same Olympics.
• Mutaz Essa Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi shared the gold medal in the men's high jump, after both athletes cleared 2.37 meters but neither could clear 2.39 meters.

The Tokyo Olympics 2020 was a memorable event for track and field, with several athletes achieving remarkable feats and setting new standards for the sport.