## Duplantis Sets His 14th World Record and Wins Third Title in Tokyo

Armand Duplantis once again solidified his position as the greatest pole vaulter in history, setting his 14th world record by clearing 6.30 meters in the Men's Pole Vault Final at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships. The 25-year-old Swede needed his third and final attempt to clear the bar at the National Stadium in Tokyo on September 15, securing his third consecutive world title after previous victories in Budapest and Eugene.

Duplantis's series of jumps reflected his unwavering confidence: 5.5, 5.85, 5.95, 6.00, 6.10, 6.15, and finally 6.30 meters. Although he made nine attempts in total during the competition, far from the ideal for a new record, his performance reaffirmed his absolute dominance in the sport. With this victory, the Swedish athlete also consolidates his two consecutive Olympic titles won in Tokyo and Paris.

## The Unstoppable Journey of a Champion

Since 2020, Mondo Duplantis has rewritten the limits of pole vaulting. To contextualize his magnitude, Frenchman Renaud Lavillenie previously held the record at 6.18 meters before Duplantis began his series of record-breaking attempts. The 6.30-meter mark represents a significant leap forward in this continuous progression.

On Monday, Greek athlete Emmanouil Karalis took second place overall after failing his last attempt at 6.15 meters, achieving a maximum of 6.00. Australian Kurtis Marschall won bronze with 5.95 meters, while American Sam Kendrick, Olympic silver medalist in Paris, finished fourth, also surpassing 5.95 meters.

Duplantis revealed his winning mindset after the event: "I have to make sure I win first, and I have to make sure I bring home the gold. I always do whatever it takes for that, and after that, no matter how much energy I have left, I at least try for world record jumps."

## The Decisive Factor: Atmosphere and Confidence

The energy of the crowd at the National Stadium in Tokyo proved to be crucial for the athlete's performance. "I felt I was really close during the last Olympics here," Duplantis said at the press conference. "I think the difference was having the spectators and all the energy from the crowd. Because it’s one of the best stadiums, atmospheres, and experiences I’ve ever had."

The Swedish jumper, who grew up in Louisiana and attended Louisiana State University (LSU), once again demonstrated his ability to deliver memorable performances under pressure. His consistency since 2020 and the recent sequence of three world records in 2025 position Duplantis in a unique category in contemporary sport.

The women's 100-meter hurdles event on the same day also delivered an exciting conclusion, with Swiss athlete Ditaji Kambundji winning in 12.24 seconds, confirming that Tokyo was a stage for extraordinary performances at this World Athletics Championships.