Mondo Duplantis’ fiancée — Swedish model Desiré Inglander

TOKYO (AP) — As every second-language learner knows, Louisiana-born Armand “Mondo” Duplantis needed motivation to learn — in his case — Swedish.

The globe saw his inspiration Monday at Japan’s National Stadium when he clambered into the stands after setting a world record in the pole vault , hugged his fiancée — Swedish model Desiré Inglander — and followed up with a made-for-Hollywood kiss and embrace.

It’s notable that what seemed to be Duplantis’ first interview after his record at the world championships was with Swedish television in the stands — a very brief one in between the hugs and kisses with Desiré, family and friends.

He called meeting Desiré in 2020 his “most important” factor in gaining fluency.

“That made it actually decent,” he joked.

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