Mon Sep 15 14:45:23 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
**Duplantis Soars to New Heights, Shatters Pole Vault World Record in Tokyo**
**Tokyo, Japan** – Armand “Mondo” Duplantis cemented his place in pole vaulting history once again at the World Athletic Championships in Tokyo, breaking his own world record for the 14th time with a stunning leap of 6.30 meters (20ft, 8 inches). The American-born Swede secured his third consecutive world title in dramatic fashion, electrifying the National Stadium crowd on Monday.
Having already secured the gold medal, Duplantis raised the bar a centimeter above his previous record of 6.29m, set last month in Budapest. After two near misses, the 25-year-old cleared the bar on his third attempt, sending the stadium into a frenzy as he celebrated with his family and fellow athletes.
The victory was particularly sweet for Duplantis, contrasting sharply with his first Olympic triumph at the same venue four years prior, when the stands were empty due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The competition was fierce, with seven vaulters clearing 5.90m. Greece’s Emmanouil Karalis took home the silver medal with a jump of 6.00m, but ultimately could not challenge Duplantis’ dominance.
Duplantis’ record-breaking jump marks his fourth world record of the season and further solidifies his status as one of the greatest pole vaulters of all time.
First Piper 