Armand Duplantis made history in Tokyo by clearing 6.30m to set his 14th world record and claim his third consecutive world championship gold in pole vault. The Swedish superstar once again proved his dominance, extending an unbeaten streak that has redefined athletics.
Duplantis Clears 6.30m for Historic World Record
A packed Tokyo National Stadium witnessed Duplantis soar beyond the 6.30m barrier, becoming the first man in history to achieve the mark. The 25-year-old secured gold with a clearance at 6.15m before raising the bar for his record-breaking jump.
His victory marked an incredible eighth straight global pole vault title, spanning both indoor and outdoor events. The crowd erupted as Duplantis celebrated, reinforcing his reputation as the sport’s biggest attraction.
Pole Vault Rivals Push but Duplantis Stands Alone
Greek star Emmanouil Karalis finished runner-up, showing respect by supporting Duplantis during his attempts. Australia’s Kurtis Marschall secured bronze, calling his rival “from another planet” after witnessing the historic feat.
Despite close challenges, Duplantis continues to set the standard. His leap also earned him a $100,000 world record bonus, on top of the $70,000 prize for winning gold.
The Rise of a Pole Vault Phenomenon
Duplantis, nicknamed Mondo, has dominated since breaking Renaud Lavillenie’s long-standing record in 2020. With over 100 clearances above six metres, his consistency is unmatched in athletics history.
Experts highlight his explosive sprint speed, technical precision, and fearless approach as the key to his success. Raised in Louisiana with a pole vault pit in his backyard, Duplantis was coached by his parents and now inspires a new generation of athletes, including his sister Johanna.
Duplantis’ World Record Journey
- 6.17m – Feb 2020 (Poland)
- 6.20m – Mar 2022 (Serbia)
- 6.25m – Aug 2024 (France)
- 6.29m – Aug 2025 (Hungary)
- 6.30m – Sept 2025 (Japan)
Each record-breaking attempt has added to his legend, with Duplantis improving the world mark 14 times in just five years.
What’s Next for Duplantis?
With the Ultimate Championship in Budapest set for next year, Duplantis is poised to remain the face of athletics. Having already won every major title, the question is no longer if he will break more records, but how high he can go.
Athletics legend Steve Cram summed it up best: “Duplantis is transcending the sport, just like Usain Bolt once did. He is the showman pole vault needed.”
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