World-renownedjumper Duplantis once again soars to new heights, shattering the global record with an astounding leap of 6.29 meters.
Mondo Duplantis Breaks Pole Vault World Record in Budapest
Armand "Mondo" Duplantis, the 25-year-old Swedish-American pole vaulter, made history yet again on Saturday at the István Gyulai Memorial in Budapest. Duplantis improved his own world record by a mere centimeter, clearing 6.29 meters and becoming the first man to vault over 6.30 meters.
Duplantis had daringly raised the bar to this height, aiming for the record. His first attempt saw him barely grazing the bar with most of his body, causing the bar to wobble and the crowd to fall silent. However, on his second attempt, Duplantis exploded with joy as he knew he had broken the record before hitting the ground.
This is Duplantis's thirteenth time breaking the world record, a testament to his dominance in the sport. His previous record of 6.28m was set on June 16 in Stockholm this year. Since then, Duplantis has won three times over 6 meters, clearing 6.13m in Ostrava, Czech Republic, 6.00m in Eugene, USA, and 6.05m in Monaco.
In Budapest, Duplantis initially failed his first attempt at 6.11 meters but later cleared that height on his second attempt. The crowd in Budapest had witnessed a historic moment as Duplantis added another chapter to his already impressive career.
Duplantis, born on November 10, 1999, in Lafayette, Louisiana, competes internationally for Sweden. He has won two consecutive Olympic gold medals (2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris), multiple World Championships (both indoor and outdoor), and European titles. Duplantis has revolutionized the pole vault by repeatedly breaking the world record, setting 12 world records so far.
Notably, at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Duplantis won gold with a 6.00m clearance, broke the Olympic record by clearing 6.10m, and then set a new world record by vaulting 6.25m on his third attempt. This made him the first male pole vaulter to win back-to-back Olympic titles since 1956.
In summary, Duplantis's career is marked by numerous world records, Olympic gold medals, and championship titles. His latest achievement in Budapest further cements his status as one of the greatest pole vaulters of all time.
In the realm of fashion, Mondo Duplantis, with his iconic jumpsuit and tactical footwear, has become a style icon for athletes, mirroring the high-performance gear synonymous with sports.
Acknowledging his triumph in Budapest, sports enthusiasts worldwide eagerly anticipate Duplantis's next record-breaking feat, contributing to the ongoing innovation and progression in the sports industry.
