Sweden’s Mondo Duplantis has once again made pole vaulting history by surpassing his own world record, clearing an astonishing 6.26 meters at the Silesia Diamond League meet on Sunday. This remarkable achievement marks the tenth time Duplantis has set a new world record, just weeks after he had already raised the bar to 6.25 meters while defending his Olympic gold medal in Paris. In fact, this is the third time within this year alone that the 24-year-old has broken his own record, solidifying his position as the dominant force in the sport.

At the Paris Olympics, Duplantis electrified the Stade de France, thrilling the audience as he set the world record for the ninth time. His incredible performance left spectators in awe, yet it was clear that Duplantis had even more to give. His relentless pursuit of excellence continued on Wednesday in Lausanne, where he effortlessly cleared 6.15 meters to secure victory. But it was at the Silesia Stadium in Chorzow, Poland, where Duplantis truly outdid himself. After successfully clearing six meters, the Swedish pole vaulter signaled for the bar to be raised to a new world record height of 6.26 meters, setting the stage for another historic moment.

The Polish crowd watched with anticipation, holding their breath as Duplantis approached the challenge. His first attempt was far from his best, casting some doubt over whether he could achieve the unprecedented height. However, on his second attempt, Duplantis soared above the bar with remarkable precision and power, sparking a wave of celebration as he raced down the track before collapsing onto the ground in triumph.

The event was not just a showcase of Duplantis’ extraordinary talent but also featured other top pole vaulters. Olympic silver medalist Sam Kendricks from the United States cleared six meters before falling short at 6.08 meters, securing second place. Meanwhile, Greece’s Emmanouil Karalis, who took home the bronze in Paris, also managed to clear six meters, earning him a third-place finish.

Adding to the day’s excitement, the crowd was treated to another world record performance earlier in the meet. Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen shattered the long-standing 3,000 meters world record, clocking in at an astonishing seven minutes and 17.55 seconds. This incredible time broke the previous record of 7:20.67, set by Kenya’s Daniel Komen in 1996. The Silesia Diamond League meet will be remembered as a day of extraordinary athletic achievement, with both Duplantis and Ingebrigtsen pushing the boundaries of human performance and leaving an indelible mark on the world of athletics.