Oman today_ Armand Duplantis set a new world record in the men’s pole vault final at the World Championships. After clearing 6.10m and 6.15m, he successfully vaulted 6.30m on his third attempt, marking his 14th world record. The jump also secured him the gold medal in the competition.
Greece’s Emmanuel Karalis claimed silver, while Australia’s Kurtis Marschall took bronze. Since 2018, Duplantis has won 12 international gold medals, adding to his remarkable career that now includes 2 Olympic golds, 3 outdoor world titles, 3 indoor world titles, and 4 European championships.
His historic 6.30m performance in Manila not only rewrote the record books but also earned the Swedish star around $1.5 million in prize money.
Duplantis clinches 14th world record and World Championship title in Manila
