Sondre Guttormsen Advances to Pole Vault Final as Brother Simen Celebrates with a Smoke-Filled Display
Budapest,โ Hungary – September 13, 2025 โ – Norway’s sondre Guttormsen secured his place in the final of the men’s pole vault โat the World Athletics Championships today, clearing qualifying heightsโ with apparent ease. The achievement wasโ met with exuberant celebration, notably from his younger brother, Simen, who marked the occasion with a celebratory smoke display, captured by Vg photographer Bjรธrn S. Delebekk.
Guttormsen’s โaccomplished qualification adds to a growing list of Norwegian successes at the championships and positions the 21-year-old athlete as a contender for a medal. The final, scheduled for [Date/Time of final], will pit Guttormsen against a field of โthe world’s best โฃpole vaulters, including reigningโฃ champion Armand Duplantis. This competition is notably significant as it represents a pivotal moment in Guttormsen’s career, potentially launching him into the upper echelon of the sport.
The qualifying round saw Guttormsen navigate the heights without significant difficulty, demonstrating the form โthat earnedโ him a national record earlier this โseason. While official results detail his progression thru the qualifying stages, it was the visible joy of his family, and specifically Simen’s โฃunconventional celebration, that quickly captured attention on social media.
“It’s amazing to be in the final,” guttormsen said to Vg after the โฃevent. “I felt good out there, and I’m โlooking forward to competing for a medal.”
Simen guttormsen’sโค celebratory smoke display, whileโข visuallyโ striking, is highly likelyโฃ to โขdraw scrutiny from โevent organizers regarding adherence to stadium regulations. However, it underscores theโค close bond between the brothers and the โฃintenseโ support system surrounding Sondre’s athletic pursuits. The family’s presence and enthusiastic backing are seen as โa key factor in Sondre’s consistent performance.