Sweden's pole vault sensation, Armand "Mondo" Duplantis, has once again etched his name into the record books, breaking his own pole vault world record for the 13th time. This time, Duplantis cleared an astonishing 6.29 meters at the Gyulai Istvan Memorial in Budapest on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, surpassing his previous world record of 6.28 meters, set in June.
The 25-year-old Duplantis, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, continues to redefine the pole vault event, pushing boundaries and raising the bar in the world of athletics. His latest world record mark was achieved after a competitive battle with Greek rival Emmanouil Karalis, who cleared 6.02 meters but was unable to challenge Duplantis at 6.11 meters.
Despite a shaky start to his series, including a rare miss at 5.62 meters, Duplantis showed his resilience by clearing 5.82 meters on his first attempt and then pushing through to the higher heights. Karalis, after failing at 6.11 meters, was out of the competition, leaving Duplantis to make another record attempt. Though Duplantis struggled on his first try at 6.29 meters, he finally cleared it with a thrilling second attempt. His success was met with a roaring crowd in Budapest, as the Swede sprinted to celebrate with his partner, Desire Inglander, and family.
This victory adds to Duplantis’s already impressive list of achievements, including his first world record in 2020 and his second world title in 2023, both of which were set in the same Hungarian stadium. Duplantis has revolutionized the pole vault event, taking it to new heights that seemed unimaginable just a few years ago.
Next, Duplantis will compete at the Silesia Diamond League on Saturday, where he set his world record last year. The pole vaulting world will continue to watch in awe as this remarkable athlete pushes the limits of what’s possible.
In other events in Budapest, the Netherlands' Femke Bol dominated the women’s 400m hurdles with a stunning 52.24-second finish, while Cote d'Ivoire's Marie-Josee Ta Lou Smith won the women's 100m in 10.97 seconds. The action-packed meet showcased the world’s top athletes, but it was Duplantis who once again stole the spotlight with his awe-inspiring pole vault performance.
