Duplantis is now a three-time world champion
Armand Duplantis soared into history once more at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, clearing 6.30m to set a new pole vault world record on Monday night.
The Swedish star, already a two-time Olympic champion and now a three-time world champion, became the first man to ever cross the 6.30m barrier. His jump gave him a margin of 30cm over the field inside the Japan National Stadium, underlining his dominance in the event.
“It’s better than I could have imagined,” Duplantis said after his record clearance. “To give you guys this world record is amazing.”
He later reflected on the achievement:
“I really enjoyed being in Tokyo these past two weeks. I felt the only way to leave Japan was to set the world record. That was my mentality. I knew I had the record in me. I’m glad it all worked out.”
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The venue holds special memories for Duplantis. Four years ago, he claimed his first Olympic gold medal there with a vault of 6.02m during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since then, he has driven the event into new heights, raising the world record from 6.16m to 6.30m.
In 2025 alone, Duplantis has broken the record four times: 6.27m in France, 6.28m in Stockholm, 6.29m in Budapest, and now 6.30m in Tokyo.
His unbeaten run has stretched to 36 straight finals, including 16 victories in 2025, with 14 career world records now to his name.
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