Armand Duplantis, the pole vault superstar, made headlines after setting a new world record of 631 during his own Mondo Classic event in Uppsala. Following his impressive feat, Duplantis participated in a live interview where he engaged with the media. However, he unexpectedly interrupted the interview when his American colleague, Sam Kendricks, arrived at the interview area, urging the journalists to interview Kendricks first. Duplantis's humorous and supportive gesture highlighted his camaraderie with fellow athletes.

During the live interview, Duplantis appealed to the journalists, saying, 'You have to interview Sam, or he will be sad. Please do it for me.' This amusing demand from Duplantis reflects his personality and the close relationships among top athletes in the sport. After ensuring Kendricks received attention, Duplantis returned to discussing his own achievement, which had captured the sports world’s attention.

In subsequent comments to the media, Duplantis playfully described Kendricks as 'crazy' even before he starts drinking, emphasizing the light-hearted nature of their friendship. Kendricks, for his part, noted Duplantis’s insistence on the interview, suggesting it was a testament to their bond in the highly competitive world of athletics. This moment underscores not only Duplantis's sportsmanship but also the spirit of camaraderie within the sport of athletics as they both celebrated their achievements together.