Mondo Duplantis surpasses Pertiga's world record for the 13th time, falling short of the 6.30 mark by a mere centimeter
In a spectacular display of dominance, Swedish pole vaulter Armand "Mondo" Duplantis has once again raised the bar in his sport, setting a new world record at the prestigious István Gyulai Memorial in Budapest, Hungary.
Duplantis, just 25 years old, cleared an impressive 6.29 meters on his second attempt, breaking his own record set just two months earlier in Stockholm. This marks his 13th world record in pole vaulting, further cementing his status as the greatest vaulter ever.
The event in Budapest was significant for Duplantis, as it was the same stadium where he won the 2023 World Championship. He returned to the scene of his triumph, ready to make history once more.
In the competition, Duplantis found himself in a duel with Greek athlete Emmanouil Karalis. Both athletes cleared 6.02 meters in their first attempts, but it was Duplantis who would go on to break the world record. Karalis, unfortunately, retired after two failed attempts at 6.11 meters.
Duplantis' journey to the top began over five years ago, when he set his first world record with a jump of 6.17 meters in Torun, Poland. Since then, he has consistently pushed the boundaries, setting new records at the 2022 World Athletics Indoor Championships, the 2022 World Athletics Championships, the 2024 European Championships, and the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he won his second consecutive Olympic gold.
The István Gyulai Memorial is one of the most prestigious summer meets, and Duplantis' performance there was nothing short of extraordinary. His new record of 6.29 meters remains the highest in pole vaulting, just one centimeter shy of the 6.30 barrier, which was previously considered unattainable.
Duplantis' relentless pursuit of greatness and his ability to perform under pressure in major championships have solidified his dominance in the sport. As he continues to break records and win competitions, the world of pole vaulting eagerly awaits to see what heights he will reach next.
[1] World Athletics. (2025). Armand Duplantis breaks world record at István Gyulai Memorial. [online] Available at: https://www.worldathletics.org/news/athletics/armand-duplantis-breaks-world-record-at-istvan-gyulai-memorial
[2] BBC Sport. (2025). Armand Duplantis breaks world record in pole vault at István Gyulai Memorial. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/59060494
[3] Reuters. (2025). Mondo Duplantis breaks own world pole vault record in Budapest. [online] Available at: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/mondo-duplantis-breaks-own-world-pole-vault-record-budapest-2025-08-12/
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