The 25-year-old dazzled in Tokyo to break the world record for a 14th time in another dominant display to the delight of 55,000 in attendance

Louisiana-born Armand “Mondo” Duplantis needed motivation to learn — in his case — Swedish. The globe saw his inspiration at Japan’s National Stadium when he clambered into the stands after setting a world record in the pole vault,

ARMAND Duplantis made history again at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, becoming the first pole vaulter to clear 6.30m. Cheering him along from the sidelines was his stunning model

The pole vaulter raises the world record to 6.30 meters and promises more. His increase in speed is the key. He used an innovation from Puma called "the claw" . Armand Duplantis had been competing for over two hours on Monday at the World Championships in Tokyo when he took a small black piece from his backpack and placed it on the tip of one of his Puma shoes.

Legendary pole vault athlete, Armand Duplantis has been awarded a massive financial package for setting a new World Record at the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships.

Armand Duplantis kept the drama going to the end in Tokyo — after the Swede retained his crown, he went on to break the world record for the 14th time, on his third and final attempt at 6.30 meters.