Paris: Armand “Mondo” Duplantis once again proved why he is the undisputed king of men’s pole vault, delivering a commanding performance to win the event at the 2026 Paris Diamond League with a meeting-record clearance of 6.13 metres.
The Swedish Olympic and world champion looked in complete control throughout the competition at Stade Charléty, clearing every height with remarkable confidence before surpassing the previous meet record. The victory marked an emphatic response from Duplantis after his rare defeat at the Stockholm Diamond League earlier this month, where his long winning streak came to an end.
Duplantis Returns to the Top
After entering the competition at the higher opening heights, Duplantis quickly separated himself from the rest of the field. His successful jump over 6.13m not only secured first place but also established a new meeting record in Paris, highlighting his consistency at the highest level of the sport.
Once the competition was effectively decided, the Swedish star chose to raise the bar to 6.32m, aiming to improve his own world record once again. Although all three attempts were unsuccessful, his willingness to challenge unprecedented heights reflected the confidence that has made him one of athletics’ greatest performers.
Strong Competition, Familiar Winner
The battle for the remaining podium places was closely contested. Greece’s Emmanouil Karalis produced another solid international performance to finish second, while France’s Baptiste Thiery delighted the home crowd with a third-place finish.
Despite quality performances from his rivals, none could match Duplantis’ rhythm, technique and consistency as he comfortably claimed another Diamond League title.
Momentum Builds Ahead of Major Championships
The victory is an important boost for Duplantis as the athletics season moves towards its biggest events. Having missed one Diamond League meeting earlier this season and experienced an unexpected defeat in Stockholm, the Paris triumph re-establishes his dominance and sends a strong message to the rest of the field.
Although a new world record did not materialise this time, clearing 6.13m with apparent ease suggests that another historic leap may not be far away.
Men’s Pole Vault – Paris Diamond League 2026 Results
Champion: Armand “Mondo” Duplantis (Sweden) – 6.13m (Meeting Record)
Runner-up: Emmanouil Karalis (Greece)
Third Place: Baptiste Thiery (France)
Key Highlights
Mondo Duplantis won the men’s pole vault at the Paris Diamond League 2026.
Cleared 6.13 metres, setting a new meeting record.
Attempted 6.32m in pursuit of another world record but was unsuccessful.
Emmanouil Karalis finished second, while Baptiste Thiery secured third.
The victory marked Duplantis’ return to winning form after a rare defeat in Stockholm.
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