Duplantis, a staggeringly fit Swedish pole vaulter, shattered the world record for the 13th time in his impressive career and accomplished the feat for the second time this summer.
Armand "Mondo" Duplantis has once again shattered the pole vault world record, this time clearing 6.29 meters at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial in Budapest on August 12, 2025. This marks the latest in a series of record-breaking performances by the 25-year-old Swedish athlete.
Duplantis, who hails from Sweden, first achieved the world record in 2020 at the age of 20. Since then, he has broken the record 13 times, demonstrating his consistent dominance in the event.
In 2020, Duplantis surpassed the six-year record (6.16m) set by Renaud Lavillenie in 2014. He broke Sergey Bubka's outdoor pole vault record of 6.14m in September 2020, with a jump of 6.15m.
Just a week after setting the world record for the first time, Duplantis surpassed his own mark with a clearance of 6.17m. He has since improved his record multiple times, both indoors and outdoors.
In Stockholm earlier this year, Duplantis cleared 6.28m with his first attempt at the Stockholm Diamond League stage. This was followed by another record-breaking jump in Budapest, where he cleared 6.29m.
Since 2000, the international federation does not recognize separate indoor and outdoor pole vault records. As such, Duplantis's latest record-breaking jump in Budapest stands as the new overall world record.
Duplantis's impressive string of world record-breaking performances has earned him a total of four Diamond League titles. He is also a two-time Olympic champion, two-time world champion, and three-time European champion in pole vault.
With a total of six major championship wins, Duplantis continues to establish himself as one of the greatest pole vaulters of all time. His latest world record-breaking performance in Budapest is yet another testament to his extraordinary talent and dedication to the sport.
[1] BBC Sports
[2] The Guardian
[3] The New York Times
[4] The Washington Post
[1] Despite his dominance in pole vault, Armand "Mondo" Duplantis's record-breaking performance in Budapest on August 12, 2025, has also caught the attention of hockey enthusiasts worldwide.[4] Amidst the successes in pole vault, Duplantis might consider expanding his sports portfolio, given his impressive athletic abilities and dedication to sports, as evidenced by his hockey-like precision and skills in pole vault.
