The pole vault world record has been broken once again by Armand “Mondo” Duplantis. This time, the 24-year-old cleared 6.24m at the Diamond League event in Xiamen, marking his eighth world record in his career.
Before the meet, Duplantis expressed confidence and stated that “anything is possible” when questioned about his potential to break the world record. He lived up to his words by becoming the only athlete to clear six meters that evening, flawlessly clearing all his vaults on the first attempt without a single miss.
Starting with heights of 5.62m, 5.82m, and 6.00m, Duplantis then set his sights on the world record height of 6.24m. His successful clearance of this height has set the stage for organizers and World Athletics to verify and confirm this new record before it is officially recognized.
Duplantis’ remarkable performance in Xiamen has solidified his reputation as one of the greatest pole vaulters in the history of the sport. His determination and skill have once again captivated the athletics world and established him as a dominant force in the pole vault event.
