Mondo Duplantis breaks world record for 14th time at World Championships | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePaul EddisonMonday 15 September 2025 18:06 BSTTokyo is a 'bucket list place', but the city's COVID-hit Olympics felt 'apocalyptic' and 'scary', says pole vault legendMondo Duplantis secured the World Championships pole vault gold in Tokyo, breaking his own world record for the 14th time.The 25-year-old cleared an impressive 6m 30cm, captivating the 55,000-strong crowd with his dramatic third and final attempt.This victory marks Duplantis's third world title, to add to his two Olympic golds, solidifying his unparalleled dominance in the sport.Emmanouil Karalis of Greece earned the silver medal by clearing six metres, while Australia's Kurtis Marschall took bronze.Duplantis's record-breaking jump was 30 centimetres higher than any other competitor, further cementing his status as the greatest pole vaulter in history.In fullMondo Duplantis world record lights up Tokyo to underline Swede’s new statusThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in