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Duplantis Soars to 6.30m World Record to Win Third Straight World Title in Tokyo

The 25-year-old extended his own mark for the 14th time, continuing a 37-event winning streak.

Overview

  • He cleared 6.30 meters on his third attempt before a large, raucous crowd at Japan National Stadium.
  • Emmanouil Karalis took silver at 6.00 meters and Kurtis Marschall earned bronze at 5.95 meters.
  • World Athletics prize money totaled a reported $170,000 for Duplantis, including $100,000 for the record and $70,000 for the title.
  • The jump capped a year of incremental record raises after 6.27 meters in February, 6.28 in June, and 6.29 in August.
  • Reporting noted he used specially modified sprint shoes he helped develop, which he said improve grip and acceleration.