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Mondo Duplantis Sets 13th World Record in Pole Vaulting

Mondo Duplantis sets his 13th world record in pole vaulting at 6.29 meters in Budapest.

Key Points

  • • Mondo Duplantis jumps 6.29 meters for his 13th world record.
  • • He celebrated with family after successfully clearing the height on his second attempt.
  • • Duplantis is now just 1 cm shy of the 6.30-meter dream height.
  • • Emmanouil Karalis from Greece finished second at 6.02 meters.

Mondo Duplantis, the 25-year-old Swedish pole vault sensation, has once again etched his name in athletics history by setting his 13th world record with a jump of 6.29 meters at the Continental Tour in Budapest on August 12, 2025. This latest achievement not only surpasses his previous record by a centimeter but also brings him tantalizingly close to his father's dream height of 6.30 meters, a feat that both Duplantis and his father, Greg Duplantis, have expressed a belief is achievable in the near future.

The event had a rocky start for Duplantis, who failed to clear the opening height of 5.62 meters and also missed at 6.11 meters, raising the stakes as he approached his record attempt. However, he managed to clear 6.29 meters on his second attempt, securing victory ahead of Greece’s Emmanouil Karalis, who finished with a jump of 6.02 meters. Duplantis celebrated the milestone surrounded by family, including his fiancée Desiré Inglander and sister Johanna, who also competed in pole vaulting.

Alhaji Jeng, an expert commentator from SVT, noted Duplantis’s remarkable technical execution during the competition, stating that his jump was a prime example of high-level athleticism. This performance is seen as a strong indicator of Duplantis's form heading into the World Championships, which begin in Tokyo on September 13.

Other notable results from the event included Bryan Lewell’s impressive 200-meter finish in 19.69 seconds and a world-leading hammer throw from Bence Halasz at 83.18 meters. Meanwhile, Wictor Petersson exhibited his strength in shot put with a throw of 21.10 meters, although Melwin Lycke-Holm faced challenges in high jump, clearing only 2.14 meters.

Duplantis's latest record-setting jump solidifies his standing in the sport, as he continues to dominate the pole vaulting scene without a defeat throughout his competitive career. As he gears up for the World Championships, anticipation builds around his potential to reach new heights still.