They thought he’d reached the ceiling. That there were no more heights left for Mondo Duplantis to conquer. But in Stockholm, under the weight of expectation and the cheers of a home crowd, the pole vault phenomenon didn’t just rise. He soared.
At 6.28 meters, Duplantis flew into history once more, breaking his own world record for an astonishing 12th time. The third attempt looked impossible, even for him. But with a perfect blend of speed, timing, and sheer audacity, the bar stayed up. The crowd roared. Duplantis had done it again. Eclipsing his own previous best of 6.27 meters, which he had set just months ago in Clermont-Ferrand.
Already a two-time Olympic and world champion, this gymnast is only 25. And yet, every time it seems he’s peaked, Duplantis finds another level. Stockholm wasn’t just a meet. It became the latest chapter in a saga that defies physics and redefines human limits. With every vault, he’s not just chasing records. He’s rewriting what we believe is possible.
6.28m!!!
WORLD RECORD!!!!!!
Mondo Duplantis has just cleared 6.28m in the men’s Pole Vault at the Stockholm Diamond League!
In front of an home crowd.
The 12th World Record of his career! Wow. pic.twitter.com/mYzqqgOru5
— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) June 15, 2025
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