Duplantis jumps a sensational 6.29 meters: new world record in Budapest!

Duplantis jumps a sensational 6.29 meters: new world record in Budapest!

What a spectacle in Budapest! Swede Armand “Mondo” Duplantis set a new world record at the pole vault meeting on August 12, 2025. With a jump of 6.29 meters, he broke his own record, which was previously 6.27 meters, and made the spectators cheer. This was the 13th world record he has set since February 2020, and the atmosphere was electric as he cleared the bar at a considerable height to complete this jump. The enthusiasm of the fans and fellow competitors was palpable after the successful attempt, and Duplantis was celebrated exuberantly. Free Press reports that the world record was set just a month before the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

How was the path to the record? Duplantis initially had a bit of a hard time at the meeting in Budapest: he had a failed attempt at 5.62 meters and also managed 6.11 meters. But on the second attempt he surpassed the world record height. This shows once again that the Swede has remarkable stamina and talent. His goal is to break the 6.40 meter mark and he is convinced that this is within reach. Sports1 highlights that the pole vault star has already set two more world records this year: on March 1st in Clermont-Ferrand and on June 15th in Stockholm.

Powerful competition

But it wasn't just Duplantis who attracted attention. There was also an exciting competition in the long jump. The German athlete Simon Batz made a strong statement with 8.07 meters and surpassed the Olympic and world champion Miltiadis Tentoglou by two centimeters. The German team was also able to impress with Merlin Hummel and his fourth place in the hammer throw, while Bence Halasz from Hungary won the hammer throw with a throw of 83.18 meters. Ethan Katzberg from Canada, the Olympic champion, came in second with 81.88 meters. These achievements show the high competitiveness in the athletics circus.

Looking ahead to the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo, which will take place from September 13th to 21st, it is clear that Duplantis and many other athletes are well prepared. Defending his title will not be an easy task for Duplantis, but his previous performances give hope that he will cut an excellent figure there too. Stuttgart News notes that Duplantis was already crowned world champion in Budapest two years ago, and many expect him to be able to repeat this success. So let's stay excited to see what autumn brings!