World champion pole vaulter Duplantis smashes the record for the 13th time, clearing a staggering height of 6.29 meters in Budapest.
In a thrilling display of athletic prowess, Swedish pole vaulter Armand "Mondo" Duplantis shattered the world record yet again, this time clearing 6.29 meters (20 ft 7.5 in) at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial meet in Budapest on August 12, 2025.
Duplantis, who has been consistently pushing the boundaries of the sport, has now broken the pole vault world record an impressive 13 times throughout his career. This latest clearance was a 1 cm improvement on his previous record set in June 2025.
The record-breaking jump was initially met with controversy as Duplantis touched the bar with one leg and his stomach on his second attempt. However, after a review, the jump was validated, securing Duplantis' place in the history books.
Duplantis' dominance in the pole vault event has earned him the title of the greatest pole vaulter of all time. With targets potentially reaching 6.30 m and even 6.40 m, it seems Duplantis is far from finished pushing the limits.
Meanwhile, on the track, other notable performances were made. Ivorian sprinter Marie-Josee Ta Lou Smith won the women's 100m race, holding off Tina Clayton and world 200m champion Shericka Jackson. In the men's 100m race, Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce finished in fourth place.
In the men's 200m race, Jamaican sprinter Bryan Levell smashed the meeting record by 0.19 seconds, finishing with a time of 19.69 seconds. Olympic bronze medallist Muzala Samukonga won the men's 400m race with a season's best of 44.11, while Wayde van Niekerk finished as a distant runner-up.
Laban Kipkorir Chepkwony also impressed in the men's 800m race, winning with a personal best of 1 minute 42.96 seconds. This time broke the meeting record from 2016.
As the athletics season continues, it's clear that Duplantis is the favourite for a third consecutive outdoor world title in Tokyo. The world of athletics eagerly awaits to see what other records will fall and what new heights will be reached.
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