In a breathtaking display of athletic prowess, Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis once again etched his name into the history books, shattering the pole vault world record for an astonishing 14th time. The Swedish superstar soared to an incredible 6.30 meters on Monday night, clinching his third consecutive World Championship title in Tokyo.
Duplantis, who hails from Louisiana but proudly represents his mother’s homeland, Sweden, continued his dominant streak, extending his unbeaten run to an impressive 49 consecutive meets. After effortlessly securing the gold medal, he held the captivated audience spellbound for another thrilling thirty minutes as he prepared for his audacious record attempt.
With nerves of steel and incredible precision, Duplantis cleared the new record height on his third and final attempt. The bar wavered precariously, bouncing slightly but ultimately remaining in place as he celebrated his monumental achievement with an ecstatic leap from the landing mat.
His remarkable victory not only earned him the prestigious world championship title but also a substantial prize: $70,000 for the win and an additional $100,000 bonus for setting a new world record at the championships.