A charming Swede who breaks records as easily as drinking water

However, Duplantis consistently emphasizes that money isn’t everything to him—and he demonstrates this in action. Despite an estimated net worth exceeding five million dollars, just a few years ago, he was still driving an old Toyota he had inherited from his brother. Duplantis also showcases his humility through his decision to compete for Sweden.

Born in Louisiana, USA, with an American father and a Swedish mother, he holds dual citizenship. Although the U.S. Athletics Federation awards over $35,000 in cash bonuses to each Olympic gold medalist while Sweden offers none, he chose to represent his mother’s homeland.

March 3, 2025 | 4:34 am