is past three performances at the Louis II Stadium, each one separated by two years, speak for themselves. In 2009 he won with 5.88m and then improved to 5.90m in 2011. Two years ago he triumphed again, this time with 5.96m, which was an IAAF Diamond League record until he bettered it himself with 6.02m in London one week later.
There are several potential targets for Lavillenie to aim for in Monaco. The meeting record is 6.00m, set by Maksim Tarasov in 1999. The stadium record belongs to Tim Mack with his 6.01m clearance from 2004. Lavillenie owns the IAAF Diamond League record with his 6.02m. And, of course, there’s Lavillenie’s world record of 6.16m.
The 2014 edition of Herculis was one to remember. Two IAAF Diamond League records, four meeting records and seven world-leading marks were set. Organisers once again are hopeful for another set of memorable performances and Lavillenie, the world athlete of the year, will head to Monaco not wanting to disappoint.
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Herculis
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