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Mondo Duplantis creates pole vault world record for 13th time, clears 6.29m; watch video
Mondo has now soared 15 centimetres higher than Sergey Bubka, who Duplantis once described as 'mythological'. Armand Duplantis established new world record in pole vault at the 15th Gyulai Istvan Memorial Track and Field Hungarian Grand Prix. Image: AP Sweden's Mondo Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record with a clearance of 6.29 metres at the Hungarian Grand Prix meeting in Budapest on Tuesday, the 13th time he has set a new world mark as he continues to defy gravity. The double-Olympic champion maintained his tradition of improving on his previous record by one centimetre, with his second attempt at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial overhauling the mark he set in Stockholm in June. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Duplantis sets world record for 13th time Duplantis had looked a little off his best form, missing his first attempt at 6.11 and, after Greece's Emmanouil Karalis retired having failed twice at the same height, the Swede had the bar raised to make his usual world record attempt. Desiré Inglander shares her POV of her fiancé Mondo Duplantis breaking the pole vault world record today by clearing 6.29m 🐐 🇸🇪 — CITIUS MAG (@CitiusMag) August 12, 2025 The 25-year-old twice world champion was unsuccessful on his first try and while he rattled the bar slightly on his second effort, Duplantis looked up almost in disbelief to see he had again reached a new height in the discipline he dominates. 'I love Hungary very much. The track is very good, I love the crowd, I would like to return, thank you,' Duplantis said. Duplantis, who won his second world title in the same stadium in 2023, ran straight to the crowd to celebrate with his partner Desire Inglander and his family. On Monday, Duplantis missed most of the press conference ahead of the Budapest meeting, apologising when he turned up late, saying he had a lot of work to do on his time management. 'I think I'll have to make up for it tomorrow with a big leap,' Duplantis said. He duly stayed true to his word to the delight of the Budapest crowd, and has now soared 15 centimetres higher than Sergey Bubka, who Duplantis once described as 'mythological'. The American-born Duplantis first broke the world record in 2020 in Poland, with his leap of 6.17 surpassing by one centimetre the previous record set by Frenchman Renaud Lavillenie six years earlier. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Lavillenie had beaten Bubka's best jump of 6.14, which had stood for almost 20 years, but Duplantis has taken the sport to another level and on Saturday competes at the Silesia Diamond League, where he also broke the world record last year.
Straits Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Duplantis breaks pole vault world record for 13th time
FILE PHOTO: Jul 5, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; Armand Duplantis aka Mondo Duplantis (SWE) wins the pole vault at 19-8 1/4 (6.00m) during the 50th Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo Sweden's Mondo Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record with a clearance of 6.29 metres at the Hungarian Grand Prix meeting in Budapest on Tuesday, the 13th time he has set a new world-best mark. The double-Olympic champion continued his tradition of improving on his previous mark by one centimetre, with his second attempt at the Gyulai Istvan Memorial overhauling the record he set in Stockholm in June. Duplantis had looked a little off his best form, missing his first attempt at 6.11, and after Greece's Emmanouil Karalis retired after failing twice at the same height the Swede had the bar raised to make his usual world record attempt. The 25-year-old two-time world champion was unsuccessful on his first try, and while he rattled the bar slightly on his second effort, Duplantis looked up almost in disbelief to see that he had once again reached new heights in a discipline he is utterly dominating. Duplantis, who won his second world title in the same stadium in 2023, ran straight to the crowd to celebrate with his partner Desire Inglander and his family, The American-born Duplantis first broke the world record in 2020 in Poland, and since then has taken the sport to another level, and on Saturday he competes at the Silesia Diamond League, where he also broke the world record last year. REUTERS
Hindustan Times
31-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Audi announces Olympian Neeraj Chopra as new brand ambassador
Neeraj Chopra secured the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in javelin throw Check Offers Audi India has announced double-Olympic medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra as its new brand ambassador. The sports icon steps into the new role in what would be his first association with an automaker. Chopra was present at the launch of the Audi RS Q8 earlier this year, signalling his association with the German luxury carmaker. Audi says the partnership celebrates the shared values between the athlete and the brand - world-class performance, explosive speed and iconic stature. Neeraj Chopra is the new Audi India brand ambassador Neeraj captivated the Indian masses with his fantastic performance in the Tokyo Olympics. The athlete brought home a gold medal, the first in javelin throw. He followed it up with top spots at the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and World Championships, and would later win Silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Chopra is an ardent petrolhead himself, and likes both cars and bikes. He also owns a Harley-Davidson, apart from a number of other luxury offerings. Neeraj Chopra with Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon at the Audi RS Q8 launch earlier this year Speaking about bringing Neeraj Chopra on board, Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head - Audi India, said, 'At Audi, we stand for those who push boundaries - those who are not just defined by performance, but by the relentless pursuit of excellence. Neeraj Chopra is the embodiment of that spirit. Determined and iconic, his journey from ambition to achievement mirrors Audi's progressive DNA. His focus, speed, and unmatched performance make him a natural extension of our brand - a symbol of what it means to lead, not follow." Speaking about his association with Audi, Neeraj Chopra said, 'I've always admired Audi - not just for the cars, but for what the brand stands for. As an athlete, these values resonate deeply with me. Whether it's on the field or in life, the pursuit of excellence never stops. I'm excited to join the Audi family and represent a brand that inspires forward motion in everything it does." Previously, former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli was associated with Audi India. Both Kohli and Chopra have a strong following among the young fans and are known for their fantastic performances on the field. Audi says it remains committed to aligning with individuals who champion innovation, resilience, and evolution. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 31 May 2025, 11:22 AM IST
