Mondo Duplantis Shatters World Record in Pole Vault-Again
Budapest, hungary-September 15, 2024, 16:29:31 CEST-Mondo Duplantis continued his reign as the world’s premier pole vaulter, extending his own world record to a stunning 6.24 meters at the Diamond League final in Budapest today. This marks the 14th time the Swedish athlete has improved the world record throughout his career.
Duplantis’s latest achievement underscores a period of unprecedented dominance in the sport. The 24-year-old’s consistent record-breaking performances are reshaping the boundaries of what’s considered possible in pole vaulting, inspiring a new generation of athletes and captivating audiences worldwide. The advancement further solidifies his status as a favorite heading into the 2025 World Athletics Championships and the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
The previous world record of 6.23 meters was also held by Duplantis, set in Xiamen, China, on September 2nd, 2024. He cleared 6.24m on his second attempt, after initially failing at the height.
