Johanna Duplantis Sets New Personal Best in Pole Vaulting, Leads Sweden

Johanna Duplantis breaks her pole vaulting personal best, becoming Sweden's top female vaulter.

Key Points

  • • Johanna Duplantis cleared 4.39 meters at the American collegiate championships, setting a new personal best.
  • • She is now the top female pole vaulter in Sweden and the eighth best in the country's history.
  • • Earlier this season, she set a personal best of 4.24 meters and previously entered the year with a best of 4 meters.
  • • Her brother, Armand Duplantis, commended her remarkable progress and development this season.

Johanna Duplantis, a rising star in Swedish athletics, achieved a significant milestone in her pole vaulting career by setting a new personal best at the American collegiate championships. On June 13, 2025, Duplantis cleared an impressive height of 4.39 meters, surpassing her previous best of 4.24 meters established earlier in the season. This outstanding performance not only secured her position as the top female pole vaulter in Sweden but also places her as the eighth best in the country's history.

During the championship final, despite facing challenges in her initial attempts, Duplantis successfully cleared the height on her final try. This victory is a continuation of her remarkable trajectory this season, as she initially entered the year with a personal best of 4 meters. Her brother, Armand Duplantis, the current world record holder, praised her growth, stating, 'It is hard to explain the crazy development she has had this season. I am so happy for her.'

With her newfound status among Sweden's elite female pole vaulters, Johanna Duplantis is poised for even greater accomplishments in the future. This breakthrough not only underscores her skill and determination but also highlights the support and legacy within her family, as they continue to inspire each other in the world of athletics.

As she moves forward, all eyes will be on Duplantis as she competes further, aiming to push her limits and continue breaking records in the upcoming events of the 2025 season.