Swedish pole vaulter Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis set a new world record by clearing 6.29 meters at the Gyulai Istvan Memorial in Budapest on August 12, 2025. This marks the 13th time in his career that Duplantis has broken the pole vault world record, and it is his third record of 2025. The 25-year-old Olympic champion improved his own record by one centimeter in a calculated effort that continues to bring him widespread recognition and financial rewards, including bonus payouts reportedly around $100,000 for each record. Following this achievement, Duplantis was named the first Ultimate Star for World Athletics' Ultimate Championship. His consistent record-breaking performances have solidified his status as a dominant figure in pole vaulting.