Duplantis Exclaims 'I Just Did It' After Breaking Pole Vault World Record for the 11th Time

Synopsis

Armand Duplantis set a new pole vault world record of 6.27 meters at the All-Star Perche meet in Clermont-Ferrand, France. This marks his 11th world record. Celebrations erupted as he cleared the height on his first attempt, showcasing his relentless pursuit of excellence in the sport.

Key Takeaways

Armand Duplantis achieved a new record of 6.27m.
This is his 11th world record in pole vaulting.
He cleared the height on his first attempt.
His performance was celebrated with fireworks.
Six athletes cleared 5.91m or higher in one competition.

Clermont-Ferrand, March 1 (NationPress) “I just did it,” exclaimed Armand Duplantis following another monumental feat, achieving a record-breaking jump of 6.27 metres at the All-Star Perche event in France on Friday.

The Swedish sensation has now broken the world record an astonishing 11 times, needing only a single attempt to surpass the height, which sparked jubilant celebrations throughout the venue.

Upon reflecting on his success, Duplantis stated: “I just felt really good. What can I say, I came here to do it. I put everything in place to do it. The run-up worked really well. I just did it.”

The reigning Olympic and world champion surpassed the previous benchmark of 6.26m, which he set in Silesia last August, clearing it on his first try. The moment the bar remained upright, the packed crowd erupted in cheers, with fireworks lighting up the scene.

The 25-year-old had already clinched victory after clearing 5.65m, 5.91m, 6.02m, and 6.07m on his first attempts. Yet, true to his competitive spirit, he aimed to push the limits of the sport once again.

To add excitement to the evening, Duplantis' newly released track Bop played as he made his record-setting jump.

“When I created this song a few months ago, I thought it would be the perfect song for this moment,” he remarked. “That’s why I rushed it out.”

The competition itself was historic, with Greece’s Emmanouil Karalis finishing in second place, achieving a national record by clearing 6.02m. Australia’s Kurtis Marschall took third with a clearance of 5.91m. Remarkably, for the first time ever, six athletes cleared 5.91m or higher in a single event.

Duplantis' reign has been unyielding. Ever since breaking Renaud Lavillenie’s 6.16m world record in 2020, he has consistently elevated the standard, with this being the fourth time in the last 11 months.