Dominating the Pole Vault Competition at the Oslo Diamond League: Duplantis' Triumph

Victorious Duplantis Soars in Oslo, Chasing Stockholm's History

With a triumphant grin, Mondo Duplantis pronounced himself "extremely content" following his new meet record-breaking jump of 6.15 meters in the Oslo Diamond League. The US-born, Sweden-representing pole vaulter had planned to shatter records in the Norweigan city since testing challenging conditions during past visits. "The conditions excellently suited me tonight," he shared.

Duplantis, meriting the title of the world's top vaulter, improved his own world record to 6.27 meters back in February, following a 2024 season that saw Olympic gold, along with multiple world record breaks. His list of records includes the 11 highest jumps in the sport's history, with his consistent record-breaking skill raising the world record one centimeter at a time, from 6.17 to 6.27.

Awarded Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for 2024, Duplantis stands alone among track and field athletes to receive this honor since Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt. In the Oslo Diamond League, while the world's elite top eight contenders vied for their chance, none could surpass Duplantis' formidable levels.

Of the ten competitors, one-third—Sondre Guttormsen (local hope), Ben Broeders (Belgium), and Ernest John Obiena (Philippines)—failed to clear the opening height, 5.62m. Following, Duplantis, along with Greece’s Emmanouil Karalis, chose to skip the 5.72m bar. Three additional competitors, American Sam Kendricks, Dutchman Menno Vloon, and Turkey's Ersu Sasma, struggled to clear the mark. France's Renaud Lavillenie, the 2012 Olympic gold medallist, squeezed through on his final attempt, but withdrew shortly after.

However, the competition didn't subside. Duplantis and Karalis overcame the 5.82m bar effortlessly, but Australian Kurtis Marschall struggled and eventually succumbed. This left Duplantis and Karalis dueling for the title, but the latter fell short after three attempts at 5.92m.

The bar soared to 6.03m, eclipsing Duplantis' previous Oslo meet record of 2022. He required three attempts to conquer it, achieving the feat on his third go to the cheers of the 15,000-strong crowd at Bislett Stadium. The bar escalated to 6.15m, but Duplantis opted to call it a night as the temperature took a chilly turn in Oslo.

"The cold made me choose to stop," he admitted.

Despite the weather, Duplantis harbors dreams of breaking the world record next at the Diamond League meeting in Stockholm on June 15, 2025. Spirits remain high, and the Swede aims to conquer his "absolute dream": securing the record in front of his home crowd. Favorable weather conditions are expected, and he anticipates his formidable shape will yield results, perhaps including another world record.

"If I manage to break the record in Stockholm, it might be the start of my retirement," Duplantis hinted. Comprising 40 Diamond League meetings since 2020, Duplantis boasts a nearly unparalleled record, having only lost four times, making him one of the series' strongest, serial winners.

Mondo Duplantis: A Prodigy in Pole Vaulting

Born Armand Gustav Duplantis on November 10, 1999, Mondo Duplantis began his journey as a pole vaulter at just four years old. Under the tutelage of his parents, Greg and Helena Duplantis, Mondo set his first world best for his age group by the age of seven. Known for his phenomenal talent, Mondo represents Sweden in international competitions.

Throughout his storied career, Mondo has achieved numerous milestones, including:- World Records: Holds the current world outdoor record of 6.26 meters and the indoor record of 6.22 meters[1].- Olympic Medals: A two-time Olympic gold medalist in 2020 and 2024[1].- World Championships: Won two World outdoor championships (2022 and 2023) and two World indoor championships[1].- Other Titles: Triumphant in three European championships and four consecutive Diamond League titles (2021 to 2024)[1].- Record-Breaking Attempts: Mondo has shattered the world record eleven times as of early 2025, most recently with a jump of 6.27 meters in February[2][3].

Duplantis, despite the cold conditions in Oslo, expressed his intention to break the world record again at the Diamond League meeting in Stockholm on June 15, 2025, where he hopes to secure the record in front of his home crowd. In previous years, Turkey's Ersu Sasma was among the world's elite top eight pole vaulters, showcasing the global reach of the sport.

Dominating the Pole Vault Competition at the Oslo Diamond League: Duplantis' Triumph