Armand Duplantis Soars to New Pole Vault World Record in Sweden

UPPSALA, Sweden — Armand “Mondo” Duplantis continued his reign as the world’s premier pole vaulter, setting a new indoor world record of 6.31 meters (20 feet, 8 1/4 inches) at the Mondo Classic gala in Uppsala, Sweden, on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

This latest record is the 15th time Duplantis has broken the world record throughout his career. He has consistently increased the mark by one centimeter with each successive record, beginning in 2020.

Dominance Displayed at Home Gala

The Mondo Classic, a competition named in his honor, provided the stage for Duplantis’s latest achievement. The event, broadcast live on beIN SPORTS, saw the Swedish star captivate his home crowd with the record-breaking jump. The gala format included a light show and music, creating a memorable atmosphere for the competition.

A Record-Breaking Streak

Duplantis’s victory at the Mondo Classic extends his winning streak to 38 consecutive pole vault competitions, dating back to August 2023.

Chasing Bubka’s Legacy

While Duplantis continues to redefine the boundaries of pole vaulting, he is still pursuing the record held by Ukrainian legend Sergey Bubka. Bubka broke the outdoor record 17 times and the indoor record 18 times during the 1980s and 1990s.

Changes to track and field governing body rules in 2000 now recognize only one overall world record, applicable to both indoor and outdoor competitions.

Looking Ahead

Duplantis, a two-time Olympic medalist and 26 years old, has three outdoor titles to his name. He is scheduled to compete next at the World Indoor Championships in Poland, where he will aim for his fourth consecutive title in the event.