Armand Duplantis repeats Paris Olympics 2024 heroics, breaks own pole vault world record for 10th time at Diamond League

Armand Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record once again as he cleared 6.26 metres at the second attempt at the Silesia Diamond League meeting, on Sunday. He broke the world record for the 10th time in his career, surpassing the 6.25 metres he cleared after retaining his Olympic gold medal in Paris 2024. In Poland, he also raised the bar to 6.26, bagging victory at 6.0 metres.

Armand Duplantis broke the world record once again.

Speaking after his historic feat, he told Reuters, "This year I focused on the Olympics, the record just came naturally because I was in good shape. So I am not surprised with the record today, but I am thankful."

"It almost feels weird and unnatural to get so much love and support from the crowds 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 Torun (in 2020), so I have great memories from here," he added.