The latest news and top stories on Armand Duplantis, World Pole Vault Champion. He is a Swedish-American professional pole vaulter who competes for Sweden. He holds the current world record of 6.30m, having broken it 14 times. Duplantis is a two-time Olympic champion, a multiple World outdoor and indoor champion, and the current European champion. He has also secured five Diamond League titles. His career is marked by consistently clearing six metres or higher, a feat he has achieved more than any other athlete. He turned professional after attending Louisiana State University.