Mondo Duplantis Breaks Pole Vault World Record 13th Time in Budapest

Mondo Duplantis, the 25-year-old Swedish pole vault sensation and reigning Olympic and world champion, has set a new world record by clearing 6.29 meters at the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest, marking the 13th time he has broken the world record. This achievement surpassed his previous mark of 6.28 meters set in Stockholm in June 2025 and continues his streak of record-breaking performances since first setting the record in 2020. Duplantis equaled Sergey Bubka's record for the most world records broken in pole vaulting, demonstrating his dominance in the sport. The Swedish-American athlete has won multiple gold medals, including at the 2020 and 2024 Olympics and recent World Championships, and remains the favorite for a third consecutive outdoor world title in Tokyo. His latest record was achieved despite touching the bar during his jump, which still held firm, underlining his exceptional skill and resilience. Duplantis celebrated the milestone with family and plans to continue his record-breaking pursuits at upcoming events.