Armand Duplantis Makes History with Fourth Consecutive Indoor Pole Vault Title

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis has made history by winning his fourth consecutive world indoor pole vault title at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. He not only secured the title but also set a new championship record of 6.25 m, surpassing his previous record. The competition saw Greece's Emmanouil Karalis aiming for gold but ultimately settling for silver for the third time. This article delves into the thrilling moments of the championship and Duplantis's remarkable achievements.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 22, 2026, 10:50 IST

Historic Achievement at World Athletics Indoor Championships

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis has etched his name in history at the ongoing World Athletics Indoor Championships by becoming the first man to win four consecutive world indoor pole vault titles. He also set a new championship record during this remarkable feat. The competition intensified after Australian athlete Kurtis Mascharll attempted to secure bronze with a height of 6.00 m, leaving Duplantis and Greece's Emmanouil Karalis to battle for gold.

Mondo's Record-Setting Performance

Karalis, who recently achieved a personal best of 6.17 m at the home championships, successfully cleared heights of 6.10 m and 6.15 m. In contrast, Duplantis cleared both heights effortlessly on his first attempts. When Karalis struggled to reach 6.20 m, Duplantis soared to a new record of 6.25 m, surpassing his previous championship record of 6.20 m set in Belgrade in 2022.

Karalis, unfortunately, had to settle for silver for the third consecutive time at the world championships, unable to match Duplantis's height. He had previously finished second at the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing 2025 and the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 2025.