Portrait of Armand Duplantis added to "Welcome to my hometown" at Arlanda  

“I am incredibly happy to be part of the portrait gallery "Welcome to my hometown" at Arlanda. When I see all the other fantastic Swedes hanging there, it is a great honour and I am proud to welcome all travellers to Stockholm”, says Armand Duplantis.

Earlier this spring, Armand Duplantis was selected by a newly appointed jury, consisting of representatives from Swedavia, Stockholm Business Region and the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce. He is one of two new additions who will take their place on the wall of the portrait gallery "Welcome to my hometown" in the baggage hall in Terminal 5 at Arlanda. He is in good company with Benjamin Ingrosso, whose portrait was unveiled this spring, alongside several other prominent figures who have made significant contributions to the Stockholm region in areas such as innovation, culture, sport, business, music, art and design.

“I am very happy to welcome Armand Duplantis to Arlanda and ‘Welcome to my hometown’. The gallery is a much appreciated feature at the airport, giving returning Swedes the opportunity to feel proud of their country and capital, and foreign visitors a chance to discover Sweden and get to know the country a little better. Armand Duplantis is a great role model for young and old alike, and with his passion and charisma, he has not only conquered his sport but also captured the hearts of many Swedes watching at home from their sofas”, says Karl Eklund, Swedavia's airport director at Stockholm Arlanda Airport.

About "Welcome to my hometown"
The "Welcome to my hometown" concept started in 2005 and today you can find 88 portraits in the baggage halls of Terminal 2 and Terminal 5. In spring 2025, work began on updating the gallery and Armand Duplantis is the second new addition, after Benjamin Ingrosso, to be selected by the newly appointed jury. Eligible candidates must meet one of the following criteria: currently working in Stockholm, worked in the city in the past, live in the city, or born in the city. They must currently have, or have had in the past, significant importance for the region due to their achievements, - which must also be in line with Swedavia's values: Welcoming, reliable, innovative and committed.