Every Polestar driver holds a special place in our hearts, but when those drivers are international superstars, it’s a moment worth celebrating. Recently, we had the pleasure of honoring two remarkable athletes, Swedish swimmer Sarah Sjöström and pole vaulter Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis, as they returned home from Paris with new gold medals. To mark their achievements, we surprised them with custom gold Polestar 4s, a fitting tribute to their latest victories.
Golden Moments
You don’t need to be a celebrity to appreciate a Polestar, but when athletes of Sarah and Mondo’s caliber choose our cars, it’s a chance to have a bit of fun with wordplay. Both have been loyal fans of the brand since 2020, each enjoying the performance and design of their Polestar 2s. Their friendship with the brand, coupled with their stellar careers, has earned them the titles of the “golden girl” and “golden boy” of Swedish sports.
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Sarah and Mondo are nothing short of legends in their fields. With numerous records and medals to their names, they are revered as sporting royalty in Sweden. Their achievements have even caught the attention of the Swedish monarchy; after their latest triumphs in Paris, the King of Sweden personally praised Sarah, calling her “a queen” – high praise indeed.
To celebrate their summer of success, we wanted to offer something truly special: a gold Polestar 4, Paris edition, complete with personalized stickers. After an unveiling filled with excitement and admiration, we had the chance to chat with Sarah and Mondo about what they love most about driving and how it complements their athletic lives.
The Joy of Driving
For Sarah, driving her Polestar 2 is an integral part of her daily routine. Like many residents of Stockholm, she spends a significant amount of time commuting. The drive to her workplace, the swimming pool, is a moment of calm in her busy day, offering a chance to unwind or even hold a meeting on the go. “I like to use the time in the car for recovery,” she shared.
Mondo shares a similar sentiment. “I almost purposefully go train outside of the city, just to drive a little bit longer,” he admitted. Having grown up in the U.S., where long drives are a way of life, Mondo sees driving as the perfect escape from the pressures of his career. “Driving is probably the best escape from everything, especially when life gets more and more hectic,” he added.
But driving isn’t just about getting from one place to another for these athletes; it’s also about the feeling and confidence that comes with being behind the wheel of a well-designed car. “It looks good, and I think it brings out a different type of confidence and swagger in you, which I think is very important,” Mondo noted.
The Balance Between Tangible and Intangible
In both sports and car design, the balance between tangible metrics and intangible feelings is key. Mondo admits that he isn’t one to obsess over numbers in his pole vaulting career. Instead, he relies on his instinct and experience. “I go off feeling. It looks good, it feels good – then great. I go mostly off that,” he explained, emphasizing the importance of that connection to his sport.
For Sarah, however, time is a crucial element in her training. The stopwatch is her constant companion, pushing her to outdo her previous performances. Yet, she acknowledges that on race day, countless factors beyond her control can influence the outcome. “It takes so much more than just doing everything right in training. On race day, all factors must come together for it to work,” she reflected.
Both athletes showcased their ability to master these challenges during their time in Paris, and we’re proud to have been part of their journey.
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