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Pole Vault World Record Breaker: Duplantis Surpasses 6.29 Meters (20 feet) Mark
Armand Duplantis Breaks Pole Vault World Record in Budapest
Armand Duplantis, the Swedish pole vaulter hailed as the greatest of all time, has once again made history by setting a new world record. At the Istvan Gyulai Memorial meet in Budapest, Duplantis, also known as "Mondo," cleared an impressive height of 6.29 meters (20 ft 7+1/2 in)[1][3].
This is Duplantis' 13th world record in pole vault, a testament to his unprecedented dominance in the sport. The record-breaking jump came just a month before the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where Duplantis is expected to defend his title [1].
The event in Budapest was not just a platform for Duplantis' achievement. Bence Halasz, the Olympic silver medalist from Hungary, won the hammer throw event with a strong throw of 83.18 meters. German champion Simon Batz also shone in the long jump, winning the event with a jump of 8.07 meters [2].
Meanwhile, in Hamm, a separate event called "Heroes in Hamm: Art for a Good Cause" was taking place. The Kulturfest was the top act at the event [5].
In the same meet, Duplantis was crowned world champion in pole vault two years ago [6]. German hammer throw champion Merlin Hummel finished fourth with a throw of 79.01 meters, while Ethan Katzberg, the Olympic and world champion from Canada, finished second in the hammer throw with a throw of 81.88 meters [7].
Duplantis mastered the world record height of 6.29 meters on his second attempt, following a failed attempt at 5.62 meters. After clearing 6.11 meters, he successfully cleared the world record height, much to the delight of fans and colleagues who celebrated his achievement [1][3][4].
With this record-breaking jump, Duplantis continues to push the boundaries of what is thought possible in pole vault. His remarkable career has seen him raise the pole vault world record 13 times and solidify his status as a once-in-a-generation talent in athletics [1][3][4].
Armand Duplantis, often referred to as the greatest in sports, excels not only in pole vault but also in breaking world records. His recent achievement of vaulting 6.29 meters (20 ft 7+1/2 in) at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial meet mark his 13th world record in pole vault, showcasing his dominance in sports.
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