Armand Duplantis: Pole Vault Legend Continues Historic Dominance in 2025
Introduction: The Greatest Pole Vaulter of All Time
Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis has won BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of the Year award for the second year in succession, cementing his position as one of the most dominant athletes in modern sport. The 26-year-old’s extraordinary achievements in 2025 have captivated audiences worldwide, as he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in pole vaulting. Regarded as the greatest pole vaulter of all time, Duplantis has already won every major gold available to him and has the most six-metre clearances in history.
Record-Breaking 2025 Season
The 2025 season proved to be Duplantis’s most impressive yet. The 26-year-old’s clearance over 6.30m was his fourth world record of 2025 – the most times he has improved the mark during a single year in his career. He jumped 6.27m in Clermont-Ferrand in February before improving his record by a further centimetre in Stockholm in June, and again in Budapest in August. The pinnacle came at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September, where Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis flew over the bar at 6 metres and 30 centimetres to break his own world pole vault record, securing his third consecutive world title.
Unbeaten and Unstoppable
Duplantis has amassed another superlative season in the pole vault, winning all 14 of his competitions and breaking his world record on four occasions. His dominance extends beyond just records—the 26-year-old is the first male pole vaulter in modern history to go undefeated for two successive years. The Swedish athlete also collected his fourth World Athlete of the Year title in 2025, alongside numerous other prestigious honours including the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award.
Conclusion: Looking Ahead
As Duplantis continues to rewrite the record books with 14 world records to his name, the athletics world eagerly anticipates what heights he will reach next. The Swede now has his sights on breaking his world record again at next year’s European Athletics Championships in Birmingham from 10-16 August. With his remarkable consistency, technical brilliance, and competitive drive, Duplantis shows no signs of slowing down. His achievements not only inspire the next generation of athletes but also demonstrate the extraordinary potential of human performance when talent meets unwavering dedication.