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Armand Duplantis

Armand Duplantis
The latest news and top stories on Armand Duplantis, World Pole Vault Champion. He is a Swedish-American professional pole vaulter who competes for Sweden. He holds the current world record of 6.30m, having broken it 14 times. Duplantis is a two-time Olympic champion, a multiple World outdoor and indoor champion, and the current European champion. He has also secured five Diamond League titles. His career is marked by consistently clearing six metres or higher, a feat he has achieved more than any other athlete. He turned professional after attending Louisiana State University.
Asian Games 2026

Asian Games athletes to stay on cruise ship, in wooden huts for ‘unique experience’

Half of the 15,000 athletes and officials will live in the temporary quarters during the Games, which start in Aichi-Nagoya on September 19.

Fear of failure still drives Duplantis despite 15 world records, Olympic golds

Year in athletics: Mondo Duplantis shines, the US enjoys a stellar year

Doping still lingers over the sport, with Kenyan and Russian athletes the biggest offenders.

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