Paris Olympic champion Mondo Duplantis is officially off the market after proposing to his girlfriend Desiré Inglander during a cozy, intimate beach setting, an event beautifully captured by VOGUE Scandinavia.
The Proposal
In a digital cover series shared on VOGUE Scandinavia’s social media, the moment leading up to the proposal was filled with anticipation. A nervous Duplantis expressed his feelings before Inglander arrived, saying, “I feel like I’m being cool, like completely cool up to this point and now I’m just like, It’s here.”
As Inglander appeared, Duplantis went down on one knee, asking the big question. Excitedly, she replied with a heartfelt “YES!” followed by a joyful “I’m engaged!”
A Love Story in Bloom
Duplantis and Inglander began dating in 2020 after meeting at a Midsummer party in Sweden, where their initial encounter had a rocky start. Inglander recalled, “I had just graduated high school… I was in the mood of, ‘I’m going to do my own thing, nobody can stop me.’” Meanwhile, Duplantis struggled with the cultural differences in flirting, which led to a humorous disconnect during their first meeting.
Determined, he messaged her: “I leave in a few weeks for the United States. Let me take you on a date. Just say yes.” Inglander agreed, and from there, their romance blossomed.
Balancing Career and Love
As a multiple world record holder in pole vaulting, Duplantis has enjoyed significant success in athletics, while Inglander has made her mark as a Stockholm-native model and social media influencer. Together, they share a life split between Sweden and the U.S., supporting one another in their respective careers.
Their relationship is characterized by mutual support and shared experiences at global athletic events. Duplantis has credited Inglander for providing balance in his life, saying, “Desiré brings me such a great balance in life. It’s so nice to come home and escape into a completely different world, absorb ourselves in each other and whatever we’re doing.”
In turn, Inglander appreciates Duplantis’s grounding presence, stating, “He’s taught me to just let it happen, let it flow. He brings me down to earth.”
Their love story continues to unfold as they embark on this new chapter together, and fans eagerly anticipate what the future holds for this remarkable couple.