‘As perfect as it can get’: pole vault superstar Mondo Duplantis on his stellar 2025

December 22, 2025

TL;DR

Mondo Duplantis had a dominant 2025 season, breaking the pole vault world record four times, winning world titles, and all 16 competitions entered.
He was named World Athletics’ male athlete of the year and BBC’s overseas personality of the year.
A viral moment at the Paris Olympics involved Duplantis breaking his own world record and then passionately kissing his fiancée, Desiré Inglander.
Duplantis attributes his success to speed on the runway, enhanced by new shoe technology like 'the Claw'.
He is also pursuing a music career, with his songs garnering millions of streams on Spotify.
Duplantis expresses interest in sports politics, aiming to promote track and field, and envisions himself as a future leader in the sport.
Despite his accomplishments and other interests, Duplantis confirms his hunger and motivation for pole vaulting remain strong.

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