Mondo Duplantis Breaks Own World Record at 6.31m in Sweden
Swedish pole vault superstar Mondo Duplantis soared to a new world record of 6.31 meters at his home competition in Uppsala, marking the 15th world record of his remarkable career. The Olympic champion cleared every height on his first attempt, thrilling the hometown crowd with another centimeter added to his own previous record.
Mondo Duplantis just keeps reaching new heights, literally and figuratively, after breaking his own world pole vault record on home soil in Sweden.
The 2025 World Athlete of the Year cleared 6.31 meters at the Mondo Classic in Uppsala on Thursday, adding another centimeter to the world record he set at last year's world championships in Tokyo. The 15th world record of his career came in front of his home crowd, making the moment even sweeter for the Swedish superstar.
Duplantis made it look effortless. He cleared 5.65m, 5.90m, and 6.08m without a single miss, showing the kind of consistency that has made him the most dominant pole vaulter in history.
By the time the bar reached 6.08m, only one other athlete remained in the competition. Norway's Sondre Guttormsen, the 2023 European indoor champion, had cleared 6.00m on his third attempt but couldn't manage the next height.
With the competition essentially decided, Duplantis raised the bar to 6.31m and soared over it on his first try. The crowd erupted as he added another chapter to his already legendary career in just his second competition of 2026.
The victory was extra meaningful for Duplantis competing in Sweden. "If you come to Sweden to compete against me, it will be even harder to beat me," he said after the record. "There are a lot of emotions right now. There was a little extra pressure because I want to perform in a different way. Setting a world record here was actually incredible."
Why This Inspires
What makes Duplantis' achievement so compelling isn't just the records themselves, but how he keeps pushing his own limits. At an age when many athletes are content maintaining their level, he continues finding ways to improve. Each centimeter represents countless hours of training, mental preparation, and an unwavering belief that better is always possible.
His performance also shows the power of competing on home turf. The extra energy from familiar surroundings and supportive crowds can unlock performances athletes didn't know they had in them.
As Duplantis continues rewriting the record books, he's proving that excellence isn't a destination but a journey without a ceiling.
Based on reporting by Google News - World Record
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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