Sweden’s Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record, clearing 6.29m at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial meet in Budapest.
Duplantis Extends Pole Vault World Record in Budapest
A Record-Breaking Performance
Armand Duplantis of Sweden soared to a new pole vault world record of 6.29 metres at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial meet in Budapest on Tuesday. The Olympic and world champion surpassed his previous mark by one centimetre, achieving the milestone on his second attempt.
Historic Career Milestone
This latest achievement marks the 13th time the 25-year-old has set a pole vault world record, and his third in the 2025 season alone. Duplantis first broke the record in 2020 and has continued to push the boundaries of the sport, consistently redefining what is possible in pole vaulting.
A Special Connection to Sweden
Born in Louisiana, Duplantis represents Sweden, his mother’s homeland. His latest record follows a string of dominant performances, including his gold medal win in Budapest at the 2023 World Championships, where he cleared 6.10 metres.
How the Event Unfolded
At the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meet, Duplantis first cleared 6.11 metres on his second attempt. Encouraged by the crowd, he then targeted the world record height and succeeded—again on his second try—sending the stadium into celebration.
Why Budapest Matters
Budapest has become a significant venue for Duplantis’s career. After retaining his world title there in 2023, his return to the Hungarian capital brought another historic moment. “I love the crowd, I want to come back,” Duplantis said following the event.
What’s Next
Duplantis’s focus now shifts to the upcoming Diamond League meets, where he will aim to maintain his dominance and possibly push the record even higher before the season concludes.
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