Duplantis world record pole vault

Mondo Duplantis of Sweden made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by not only defending his pole vault title but also setting a new world record of 6.25 meters, marking his ninth record-breaking achievement. His performance included an Olympic record clearance of 6.10 meters before successfully surpassing his previous world record of 6.24 meters. Duplantis becomes the first athlete since Bob Richards in 1956 to win back-to-back Olympic golds in pole vaulting, further solidifying his status as one of the greatest in the sport's history. Team USA's Sam Kendricks secured the silver medal with a jump of 5.95 meters, while Greece's Emmanouil Karalis claimed bronze. The event was marked by a spirited atmosphere, with Duplantis celebrated by a 69,000-strong crowd at the Stade de France. His achievements extend beyond this event, as he has dominated the pole vaulting scene over the past five years, winning multiple championships and setting records at each level.