“The Duplantis Shock: Almost Unreal.”
This is what the Swedish newspaper Storavisa wrote Aftonbladet. The backdrop is the new stadium in Xiamen, eastern China.
In the headlines: This is how Aftonbladet presents Armand Duplantis' meeting with the stadium.
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From the outside, Xiamen Egret Stadium looks amazing. On the inside, it's delicious.
The playground opened last fall. Price: about 13 billion Norwegian kroner.
Main room: Inside, everything is ready for football and athletics. Image: NTP
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– Yes, it's great. It seems almost unreal,” says Duplantis, according to Aftonbladet.
He will be in place for the first Diamond League meeting of the season on Saturday.
Sundre Guttormsen was supposed to participate, but the Norwegian suffered an injury to his thigh.
In good condition: Armand Duplantis aims to achieve more than six meters in China. Image: NTP
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The stands at Xiamen Egret Stadium can be moved back and forth.
This means there is room for 60,592 spectators at football matches. During athletics events, the capacity is 53,443 spectators.
Hold your breath
With the Diamond League on Saturday, the outdoor season begins in record time.
“I aim for six metres, and I think I can jump higher,” says Duplantis.
-It's my first time in China. it is exciting.
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