UPPSALA, Sweden – Armand “Mondo” Duplantis continued his reign as the world’s premier pole vaulter, shattering his own world record for the 15th time on Thursday at the Mondo Classic in Uppsala, Sweden. The 26-year-classic cleared 6.31 meters, adding another centimeter to the mark he previously held at 6.30 meters. The performance electrified a home crowd eager to witness history.
Duplantis, who represents Sweden despite being born in the United States, demonstrated his dominance throughout the competition. He successfully cleared 5.65m, 5.90m, and 6.08m on his first attempts before requesting the bar be raised to a world-record height. He then soared over the 6.31m mark with apparent ease, prompting a jubilant celebration in front of his supporters.
“I am so proud to have been able to do this in front of you,” Duplantis told the crowd, draped in the Swedish flag, immediately after the jump. “I jump for myself, I jump for my family, but I also jump for you, for Sweden, and for everyone who supports me.” The sentiment underscored the deep connection Duplantis feels with his adopted nation and its fans.
This latest record is particularly noteworthy as it came at his own meet, the Mondo Classic, a pole vault-only event named in his honor. It marks the second time Duplantis has broken the world record on Swedish soil, following a previous record-breaking jump in Stockholm last June – one of four world records he established in 2025. The consistent progression of his record-breaking feats has redefined the boundaries of the sport.
Duplantis’s ascent to pole vaulting stardom has been nothing short of remarkable. He first surpassed Renaud Lavillenie’s longstanding record of 6.16m, set in 2014, in February 2020, and has steadily increased the mark in increments of at least one centimeter with each subsequent record. The Greek vaulter Emmanouil Karalis recently achieved a height of 6.17m on February 28th, briefly surpassing Lavillenie’s previous best, but Duplantis remains firmly ahead of the competition.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist, having secured victories at the 2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Games, has not lost a major final since the 2019 World Athletics Championship in Doha, where he finished second to Sam Kendricks on a countback. Since then, his dominance has been nearly absolute, with world record talk now routinely preceding any discussion of medal contenders.
Duplantis’s achievements extend beyond the Olympic stage. He has also claimed three World Championship titles (2022, 2023, and 2025), three World Indoor Championship titles (2022, 2024, and 2025), five Diamond League titles, and two World Indoor Tour titles. His versatility and consistency across various competitions highlight his exceptional talent and dedication.
The only other competitor to clear 6 meters at the Mondo Classic was Norway’s Sondre Guttormsen, demonstrating the significant gap between Duplantis and the rest of the field. This further solidifies Duplantis’s position as the undisputed leader in men’s pole vaulting.
Looking ahead, Duplantis’s next scheduled competition is yet to be announced, but fans eagerly anticipate his continued pursuit of even greater heights. He has consistently pushed the limits of what’s possible in the sport, and his relentless drive suggests that more records may fall in the future. The pole vaulting world will be watching closely to see what “Mondo” accomplishes next.
Archysport will continue to provide updates on Duplantis’s career and the broader world of athletics.
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