Olympic champion from Sweden sets a new world record for the 13th time in their athletic career
In the world of pole vaulting, Armand Duplantis, affectionately known as "Mondo," has become an unstoppable force. The 25-year-old Swedish-American athlete has once again raised the bar, setting a new world record at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial in Budapest with a remarkable jump of 6.29m.
Duplantis's latest achievement comes after a series of impressive performances this year. He first broke his own world record in February, clearing 6.27m, and followed it up with another record-breaking jump of 6.28m in June. This latest jump in August not only surpasses his previous record but also puts him ahead of the competition by a significant margin.
The previous Olympic record of 6.03m, held by Brazil's Thiago Braz da Silva at the 2016 Olympics, has been eclipsed by Duplantis's consistent dominance. He cleared this height on his third attempt at the 2024 Summer Olympics, securing his second Olympic gold medal.
Duplantis has a total of three European championship titles and two world championship titles to his name. His list of achievements is a testament to his exceptional skill and dedication to the sport.
Interestingly, a Russian pole vaulter has revealed that Duplantis's consistent performance and record-breaking feats have made it challenging for them to achieve the top global result. This competitive dominance is a clear reflection of Duplantis's dedication and talent.
Duplantis's world record-breaking performance in Budapest marks the 13th time he has broken his own record. His previous world record of 6.24m was set on April 20 at the Diamond League stage in Chinese Xiamen. He broke this record on June 15 at the Stockholm stage of the Diamond League, clearing 6.28m on his first attempt.
As Duplantis continues to push the boundaries of pole vaulting, the sport's future looks bright with his exceptional talent leading the way. His performances in major competitions, including the Olympics and Diamond League stages, have solidified his position as one of the greatest pole vaulters of all time.
Duplantis's exceptional pole vaulting skills extend beyond his now dominance in the sport, as he has shown interest and participation in other sports such as hockey. He has been known to play hockey casually with friends, often using his athletic prowess to excel on the ice.
Given his competitive nature and unparalleled success in pole vaulting, it is not far-fetched to imagine Duplantis bringing that same passion and skill to the hockey arena, potentially setting new records and challenges for sportsmen in this field as well.
