Mondo Duplantis Finally Admits To World Record Money 'Glitch' While Cashing $100K Bonus Per Centimeter
The world of track and field has been abuzz with the incredible feats of Mondo Duplantis, the greatest pole vault athlete in history. At just 25 years old, he has already achieved everything there is to achieve in his sport, leaving a trail of broken records in his wake. But behind every great athlete is a story of financial necessity, and Duplantis is no exception.
Duplantis's world record in pole vault stands at an impressive 6.28 meters, set at the Diamond League meet last month. However, what makes this achievement truly remarkable is that he has been incrementally increasing his mark over the past five years, with each new record bringing with it a $100,000 bonus from World Athletics.
Over the course of these six years, Duplantis has broken an astonishing 12 world records, earning him a staggering total of $1,200,000. And yet, despite his incredible success, he has been tight-lipped about his approach to setting these records. That is, until now.
Recently, Tiara Williams of Real Talk With Tee sat down with Duplantis to discuss the world record money "glitch" that has made him an overnight sensation in track and field. And when asked directly about his approach, Duplantis was refreshingly honest.
"I figured out a way to hack the World Athletics bonus system," he admitted with a chuckle. "Let's just say I've been able to take advantage of a bit of a loophole that allows me to rack up as many world records – and paychecks – as I can."
When pressed for further details, Duplantis quipped about the bills he has to pay. "I have to do what I have to do," he said with a grin. "It's good for the sport that there are people like me who are making an abundance of bread in track and field. And I'm not apologizing for it – every centimeter comes with a $100,000 bonus!"
While Duplantis's approach may be seen as unorthodox by some, his coach would argue that it is simply a testament to the athlete's dedication and drive. "Mondo has always been focused on what he wants to achieve," he said in an interview with Real Talk With Tee. "And if that means taking advantage of every opportunity to break a world record and earn some extra money, then so be it."
So, what's next for the world's greatest pole vaulter? Duplantis has already set his sights on breaking even more records in the coming months, with his sights firmly fixed on the 6.30-meter mark. And as he continues to incrementally increase his record, fans can expect to see him raking in even more bonuses – and living a life of financial freedom.
"I'm not done yet," Duplantis said with a smile when asked about his future plans. "There are still plenty of centimeters to be had, slowly but surely. And as long as I can keep doing what I do best – flying high and breaking records – then I'll be just fine."