Armand Duplantis Breaks Pole Vault World Record at the Olympics

In an unforgettable night at the Stade de France, Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis soared to new heights, setting a world record of 6.25 meters. Earlier in the evening, he had already clinched gold with a vault of 6.00 meters.

This latest achievement marks the ninth time Duplantis has broken the world record, topping his own previous mark of 6.24 meters, which he set earlier this year during the Xiamen Diamond League.

The energy in the stadium was electric, as chants of “Mondo, Mondo, Mondo” echoed through the stands. With each jump, Duplantis captivated the crowd, first breaking the Olympic record with a 6.10-meter leap before deciding to go even higher.

As he cleared the incredible height of 6.25 meters, the spectators erupted in cheers, celebrating what many believe to be the greatest jump in history. Triumphant and overjoyed, Duplantis jumped into the arms of his loved ones after landing.

Duplantis’s gold medal achievement adds to his remarkable record at major international outdoor championships. This win means he has scored gold medals at the last two Olympic Games and the past three World Championships.

Duplantis’s fellow competitors, Sam Kendricks from the USA and Emmanouil Karalis from Greece, claimed silver and bronze medals, with jumps of 5.95 meters and 5.90 meters respectively.

The excitement escalated as Duplantis started the event at 7 PM. After securing gold, he quickly reset his focus to break records. He made history by clearing 6.03 meters, breaking the Olympic record previously held by Thiago Braz.

After two failed attempts at the 6.25-meter mark, Duplantis took a moment to gather himself. With determination, he sprinted down the runway and executed a perfect jump that left the crowd in awe.

Reflecting on the moment, Duplantis expressed his gratitude, stating, “I feel so grateful for how tonight played out. I didn’t let myself believe that I was Olympic champion until it was all done.” His approach and performance truly made the evening special for everyone in attendance.

The sport of pole vaulting, which many might see as unconventional, showcased its breathtaking elegance through Duplantis’s remarkable performance. With this victory, he solidified his place in history, already a double Olympic champion and a double world champion at just 24 years old.