Armand Duplantis Breaks Pole Vault World Record With 6.26m in Silesia

Sweden's pole vault sensation, Armand Duplantis, has once again made history by setting a new world record in the men's pole vault at the Silesia Diamond League Kamila Skolimowska Memorial. Duplantis cleared 6.26 meters on his third attempt, surpassing his previous record by one centimeter. This achievement marks his third world record this year, having previously cleared 6.24 meters at the Diamond League meet in Xiamen and 6.25 meters to win Olympic gold in Paris earlier in the year.

Duplantis' journey through the season has been marked by record-breaking performances and consistent victories. His ascent in the pole vault rankings and his multiple world record achievements have solidified his status as one of the all-time greats in the sport. This latest feat at the Silesia Diamond League underscores his exceptional talent and determination.

Armand Duplantis: “It almost feels weird and unnatural to get so much love and support from the crowd when I compete. I see that especially in Poland. The energy in this stadium just keeps getting better every year. My first world record also came in Poland, indoors in Poland, so I have great memories from here. The track here is wonderful, the conditions were perfect. Everything just came together to allow me to do this. I know a lot of people came here to see me jump, so I wanted to put in a good show for them. This year I focused on the Olympics. The records just came naturally because I was in good shape. So I am not surprised with the record today, but I am thankful."

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