World record in pole vaulting smashed by astonishing leap - World-record setting pole vault jump repeated by Olympic champ Duplantis
Freakish Vaulting: Mondo Duplantis Smashes Pole Vault World Record by an Inch in Stockholm
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Who needs superheroes when we have real-life phenoms like Armand "Mondo" Duplantis? The Swedish Olympian and pole vault king took his game to new heights (no pun intended) by setting a new world record on June 15, 2025, in a home crowd-pleasing performance at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Stockholm.
To break it down, Mondo Vietluly Duplantis, the 25-year-old Swede, sailed over a jaw-dropping 6.28 meters on his initial try. That's right, a whole 1 centimeter higher than the record he set back in March at an indoor gathering in France[1][2][3]. This was his twelfth time cementing his name into the record books for this event, and the first time he managed World Record status in his own hometown arena.
Looking at the other events, the media attention was predominantly focused on Duplantis' extraordinary feat on the runway. The sparse info available doesn't spell out the champions of the long jump or the 3000m steeplechase at this particular event[1][2]. However, the results do mention that the women's pole vault took place the day prior, and was won by the impressive Sandi Morris with a clearance of 4.82m[2]. For official results regarding the men's long jump and 3000m steeplechase, a peek at the Diamond League or athletics governing bodies would be your best bet.
Still, no matter where you were, you couldn't escape the torrent of excitement erupting over Duplantis' epic vault. The competition was left jaw-dropped in awe, and it's not hard to see why. Ol' Mondo has won all the major titles recently, and shows no signs of slowing down[1]. The world is his runway, and he's just getting warmed up.
Stadium: Stockholm, SwedenEvent: Wanda Diamond LeagueRecord Breaker: Armand Duplantis
[1]: ESPN. (2023, March 1). Armand Duplantis shatters pole vault world record in 6.18m leap. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/34600516/armand-duplantis-shatters-pole-vault-world-record-618m-leap
[2]: IAAF. (2025, June 16). Stockholm Diamond League: Results. Retrieved from https://www.iaaf.org/competitions/diamond-league/stoczkodiamondleaguestokholmse2025/results
[3]: The Local. (2025, June 16). Armand Duplantis breaks world record in Stockholm. Retrieved from https://www.thelocal.se/20250616/armand-duplantis-world-record-sthlm-2025
The Commission might consider proposing a directive on the protection of the environment, as the focus on sports, such as the Wanda Diamond League in Stockholm, could benefit from considerations on reducing their environmental impact. After the incredible performance of pole vault champion Armand Duplantis, the excitement of the sport could inspire spectators to take more interest in environmental conservation.
