Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Duplantis Breaks Record, Threatens World Athletics Party
Armand Duplantis, a pole vaulter, broke his own world record in Tokyo.
This was his 14th time breaking the record.
He won the gold medal and received prize money.
The president of World Athletics joked that if Duplantis breaks the record again, the staff's Christmas party might be canceled!
Another highlight was the men's 800m final, and the record holder from 2012 was in attendance.
The event saw many spectators stay to watch the historic vault.
The record was 6.30 meters.
Armand Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record in Tokyo.
The record was Duplantis's 14th world record.
He won the gold medal and received prize money.
World Athletics' president joked about canceling staff parties.
The event took place in Tokyo.
- Who
- Armand Duplantis and Sebastian Coe
- What
- Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record
- When
- September 2025
- Where
- Tokyo
- Why
- Duplantis continues to dominate pole vault, with the president of World Athletics joking about it.
- Athlete
- Armand Duplantis
- Sport
- Pole Vault
- Record Height
- 6.30m
- World Record Count
- 14
- Event Location
- Tokyo
- Gold Prize
- $70,000
- Record Prize
- $100,000