![Unparalleled Pole Vault Achievement: Duplantis Clears Over 6.29 Meters [20 Feet]](/en/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/20250822052231_pole-vault-world-record.jpeg)
Record-breaking Pole Vault Height Achieved by Duplantis at 6.29m [20.7 feet]
In the heart of Budapest, the Istvan Gyulai Memorial played host to an extraordinary moment in athletics history. The event saw Olympic champion Armand Duplantis, a 25-year-old Swedish pole vaulter, break the pole vault world record for the 13th time.
Duplantis, recognised as one of the most dominant athletes in pole vault history, added another remarkable achievement to his illustrious career. His current world record stands at 6.29 meters, a mark he set on August 12, 2025, at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial itself. This surpassed his previous record set just a few months earlier at a Diamond League meet in Stockholm.
The Swedish athlete has consistently pushed the limits in his event with remarkable precision and consistency. He has won two Olympic gold medals (2020 and 2024), multiple World Championships, and European titles. His dominance is such that he holds world records for both indoor and outdoor pole vault.
The meet in Budapest was Duplantis's first competition since setting the world record in Stockholm. After initial struggles to clear 5.62 meters, he mastered the world record height of 6.29 meters on his second attempt. The crowd erupted in cheers as he celebrated with fans and colleagues.
The meeting was well-attended, with other notable performances coming from Olympic champion Ethan Katzberg, who finished second in the hammer throw with a throw of 81.88 meters, and Olympic silver medalist Bence Halasz from Hungary, who won the hammer throw with a throw of 83.18 meters.
German athlete Simon Batz also made waves, winning the long jump with a jump of 8.07 meters. Meanwhile, German hammer throw champion Merlin Hummel finished fourth with a throw of 79.01 meters.
Interestingly, the meet also saw Simon Batz jump two centimeters further than Olympic and world champion Miltiadis Tentoglou from Greece.
Duplantis is scheduled to compete in the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo one month after setting the new world record. His dominance in the sport shows no signs of slowing down, with his ability to perform under pressure and break records repeatedly earning him a reputation as one of the greatest pole vaulters of all time.
Duplantis's world record-breaking performance in Budapest is a testament to his dedication, skill, and unwavering commitment to his sport. As he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in pole vault, fans around the world eagerly await his next record-breaking moment.
Duplantis, the dominating pole vaulter who recently set a new world record at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial, will compete in the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo one month after his record-breaking performance. His rivals in sports, such as Miltiadis Tentoglou, will undoubtedly be tracking his progress closely, as Duplantis's remarkable achievements continue to redefine the sport of pole vault.
