Duplantis Breaks Pole Vault World Record at 6.27m in Clermont-Ferrand

Mondo Duplantis of Sweden has set a new world pole vault record of 6.27 meters during the All Star Perche meet in Clermont-Ferrand, France, marking the 11th time he has broken the record since 2020. The Olympic and world champion achieved this height on his first attempt, surpassing his previous record of 6.26 meters set in Silesia last August. His record-breaking strategy mirrors that of Sergey Bubka, who famously increased his records incrementally. The competition was notable for its depth, with six athletes clearing heights of 5.91 meters or more for the first time. Duplantis, who also recently ventured into music with his debut song 'Bop,' continues to dominate the sport with over 70 victories since 2020. His consistent performance positions him as one of the greatest pole vaulters in history.