Overview

• Duplantis raised his own world record to 6.29 meters at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial in Budapest on Aug. 12, marking his 13th career record and his third this year.
• After missing earlier attempts at 6.11 meters and the world-record height, he cleared 6.29 meters on his second try before celebrating with partner Desire Inglander and his family.
• His pattern of incremental one-centimetre gains has unlocked successive record bonuses under Diamond League rules and triggered additional sponsor payouts.
• World Athletics named him its inaugural Star Athlete for the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship, which is set to award a $10 million prize pot in Budapest.
• Sponsors such as Puma and Red Bull have highlighted his marginal-gain strategy, with Puma even pleading for “a rest” after his latest milestone.