Record-breaking Pole Vault Achievement by Duplantis, exceeding 6.29 meters [20 feet]
In an electrifying display of athletic prowess, Armand Duplantis, the Swedish-American pole vaulter, set a new world record at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial meet in Budapest on August 12, 2025.
Duplantis, who is widely regarded as the greatest pole vaulter of all time, soared to a height of 6.29 meters on his second attempt, breaking his previous record of 6.28 meters set earlier in the year. This marks the 13th time he has broken the world record, each time improving it typically by one centimeter.
The meeting, which was well-attended, saw Duplantis start with a failed attempt at 5.62 meters. But he quickly regrouped and mastered the world record height on his second attempt, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
Meanwhile, in other events, Bence Halasz, the Hungarian hammer thrower and Olympic silver medalist, won the hammer throw event with a throw of 83.18 meters. German champion Simon Batz claimed victory in the long jump with a leap of 8.07 meters. Miltiadis Tentoglou, another Olympic and world champion, jumped 8.05 meters in the long jump, while Ethan Katzberg, Olympic and world champion, finished second in the hammer throw with a throw of 81.88 meters. German champion Merlin Hummel finished fourth in the hammer throw with a throw of 79.01 meters.
Duplantis' dominance in the pole vault event was uncontested, as he was the only participant to clear the world record height. His consistent ability to vault over six meters or higher more times than any other athlete further underscores his dominance in the sport.
Duplantis' previous world record of 6.27 meters was set at an indoor meeting in Clermont-Ferrand, France on March 1. His latest record-breaking performance comes just a month before the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where he will undoubtedly be a formidable contender.
Despite his success in pole vaulting, Armand Duplantis showed interest in another sport, expressing his passion for hockey during a recent interview. In the interview, he spoke warmly about the thrill he experiences when playing the fast-paced and physical game, likening it to the excitement he feels before a crucial pole vault competition.
