![Breaking Record: Duplantis Clears Over 20 Feet [6.29 m] in Pole Vault Competition](/en/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/20250823022209_pole-vault-world-record.jpeg)
Globally recognized athlete and pole vault world record holder Duplantis clears a height of 6.29 m [over 20 feet]
In a thrilling display of athletic prowess, Olympic champion Armand Duplantis has once again made history by setting a new pole vault world record. On August 12, 2025, at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial meet in Budapest, Duplantis mastered the world record height of 6.29 meters (20 ft 7+1/2 in) on his second attempt, surpassing his previous record of 6.28 meters set in June 2025 in Stockholm [2][3][4][5].
This latest world record comes two years after Duplantis claimed the gold medal in pole vault at the World Athletics Championships held in the same stadium in Budapest. In 2023, he set a Hungarian all-comers’ record with a 6.11-meter clearance, demonstrating his dominance before breaking the world record again in 2025 [3].
The Istvan Gyulai Memorial meet in Budapest was well-attended, attracting a large crowd of spectators eager to witness the record-breaking performance. The event also saw other notable performances. German hammer throw champion Merlin Hummel finished fourth with a throw of 79.01 meters, while Ethan Katzberg, Olympic and world champion, finished second in the hammer throw with a distance of 81.88 meters [6].
German athlete Simon Batz won the long jump at the meeting with a distance of 8.07 meters, edging out Miltiadis Tentoglou from Greece by a mere two centimeters. Meanwhile, Olympic silver medalist Bence Halasz from Hungary won the hammer throw with a distance of 83.18 meters [7].
Duplantis's repeated record-breaking marks and his 2023 World Championship victory in Budapest have firmly established him as the greatest pole vaulter of all time [1][2][3]. His latest world record is a testament to his dedication, skill, and unmatched talent in the sport.
Key Details
- The latest world record in pole vault is 6.29 meters, set on August 12, 2025, at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial meet in Budapest.
- Duplantis cleared the height on his second attempt, surpassing his previous record of 6.28 meters set in June 2025 in Stockholm.
- Duplantis won the gold medal in pole vault at the World Athletics Championships held in Budapest in 2023.
- The Istvan Gyulai Memorial meet in Budapest also saw notable performances from athletes like Merlin Hummel, Ethan Katzberg, Simon Batz, and Bence Halasz.
[1] BBC Sports [2] IAAF [3] World Athletics [4] ESPN [5] The Guardian [6] Reuters [7] AP News
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