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Gold medallist Armand Duplantis of Sweden sets a new world record during the Men's Pole Vault Final on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on 5 August 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo: Christian Petersen / Getty Images)
Faith Kipyegon of Team Kenya celebrates winning the Gold medal and setting a new Olympic record in the women's 1,500m final on day 15 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on 10 August 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo: Michael Steele / Getty Images)