Mondo Duplantis shatters world record in stunning pole vault victory

Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis continues to break records and redefine the limits of pole vaulting.

New World Record Height Achieved

The Swedish pole vaulter soared over the bar at a new world record height of 6.25m, adding to his list of accomplishments which already included securing Paris 2024 gold earlier in the evening with a vault of 6.00m.

Ninth World Record Break

This incredible feat marks the ninth time Duplantis has broken the world record, surpassing the previous mark of 6.24m he set in the Xiamen Diamond League earlier this year.

Following his historic jump, Duplantis reflected on the moment by stating, “I haven’t processed how fantastic that moment was. It’s one of those things that don’t really feel real, such an out-of-body experience. It’s still hard to kind of land right now.

Dream Realized at Olympics

Duplantis described breaking the world record at the Olympics as fulfilling his childhood dream, stating, “My biggest dream since a kid was to break the world record at the Olympics, and I’ve been able to do that in front of the most ridiculous crowd I’ve ever competed in front of.”

Mammoth Effort and Overwhelming Support

The energy in the Stade de France was electric as chants of “Mondo, Mondo, Mondo” filled the stadium. Duplantis first broke the Olympic record with a jump of 6.10m before stunning everyone with his record-breaking 6.25m leap.

As he flew over the bar, the deafening roars from the crowd showcased the admiration for this historic moment. Duplantis shared his experience, saying, “The crowd was going crazy. It was so loud in there, it sounded like an American football game. [I was] just trying to channel the energy everybody was giving me, and they were giving me a lot of it.”

Historic Achievement and Emotional Victory

The 24-year-old athlete’s victory did not end at the jump; he was met with screams of joy from the crowd as he embraced his loved ones. This unforgettable moment will be etched in the memories of all who witnessed it.

His gold medal in Paris adds to his remarkable streak at major international outdoor championships, solidifying his status as a pole vaulting legend after consecutive victories at Olympic Games and World Championships.

Silver and Bronze

American athlete Sam Kendricks clinched the silver medal with a jump of 5.95m, while Greece’s Emmanouil Karalis secured the bronze with a jump of 5.90m.