Armand Duplantis Breaks Pole Vault World Record

History of the Pole Vault

The first world record in the men's pole vault was recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1912. As of June 21, 2009, 71 world records have been set in the event.

Duplantis' Olympic Victory

Former American record holder Sam Kendricks earned a silver medal in the pole vault at the 2020 Olympics by jumping a season's best of 5.95 meters. Kendricks is also the bronze medalist from the 2016 Olympics.

Duplantis' World Record

The Moment

Backed by a deafening roar from the crowd, the Swedish pole vault star broke his own world record with a giant clearance of 6.25 meters.

Duplantis' Stats

Armand Gustav Mondo Duplantis was born on November 10, 1999. He is a Swedish-American pole vaulter and the current world outdoor and indoor record holder with a clearance of 6.25 meters.

The New Record

Armand Mondo Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record on Monday night at the Olympics, clearing 6.25 meters (20 feet 6 inches).