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Olympic sensation Armand Duplantis’ uncanny Hollywood star comparison

Move over, Hollywood – the Olympics have their own leading man Mondo, and he's vaulting his way into our hearts with a spot-on actor look-alike.
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Oct 1, 2019; Doha; Qatar; Mondo Duplantis aka Armand Duplantis (SWE) reacts after placing second in the pole vault at 19-7 (5.97m) during the IAAF World Athletics Championships at Khalifa International Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2019; Doha; Qatar; Mondo Duplantis aka Armand Duplantis (SWE) reacts after placing second in the pole vault at 19-7 (5.97m) during the IAAF World Athletics Championships at Khalifa International Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports | Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Olympic Games Paris 2024 have delivered once again, giving us not only jaw-dropping athletic feats but also a fresh supply of meme-worthy moments. And let’s be honest, the internet never misses a chance to turn anything into pure comedic gold.

The internet’s latest obsession is Swedish Olympic World Record holder and gold medalist Armand "Mondo" Duplantis, who has been hilariously compared to Jeremy Allen White, the star of the hit show "The Bear".

Mondo Duplantis, the American-born pole vaulter, who just broke a world record for the ninth time at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, has more than just a gold medal to his name. On Monday, the 24-year-old from Louisiana, competing for Sweden because of his mother's heritage, soared to new heights, clearing an incredible 6.25 meters and beating his previous mark of 6.24 meters.

Picture this: Mondo launching higher than a giraffe on a trampoline with each record-breaking vault. If that doesn't impress you, his latest internet fame will.

As we celebrate Mondo’s incredible achievements and laugh at the internet’s creativity, let’s take a moment to appreciate the endless entertainment these comparisons bring.

Whether it’s Mondo soaring to new heights in the Stade de France or dominating the fictional kitchen of "The Bear," he’s a star both on and off the track.

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