# Armand Duplantis pole vault competition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/armand-duplantis-pole-vault-competition > Updated: 2026-08-25T06:00:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis recently competed in the Diamond League circuit. During a meeting in Silesia, Poland, Duplantis won the event by clearing 6.20 meters, though he failed a world record attempt at 6.32 meters due to wind conditions and technical difficulties. Following this, Duplantis commented on the increasing quality of competition in the discipline. While maintaining his world record of 6.31 meters, he noted that rivals are closing the gap, citing performances such as Emmanouil Karalis’s 6.16 meter jump in Lausanne as evidence of a more balanced competitive environment. Duplantis described the current season as having an ‘unprecedented level of quality and drama,’ noting that such parity creates a more exciting atmosphere for fans. In addition to Karalis, Duplantis identified Norwegian athlete Sondre Guttormsen as a significant emerging threat, praising his rapid development and noting his capability of clearing 6.10 meters. This suggests the competitive landscape may evolve into a three-way rivalry. Duplantis remains focused on upcoming Diamond League meetings in Zurich and the finals in Brussels. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Armand Duplantis notes rising competition in pole vault Armand Duplantis highlights increasing competition in pole vaulting, noting that rivals like Emmanouil Karalis and Sondre Guttormsen are narrowing the gap and creating a more competitive season. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/armand-duplantis-notes-rising-competition-in-pole-vault ### 2026-08-23: Armand Duplantis wins in Silesia but misses world record Armand Duplantis won the pole vault at the Diamond League in Silesia with 6.20m but failed his world record attempt at 6.32m. Marileidy Paulino and Nadia Battocletti also secured major victories. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/armand-duplantis-wins-pole-vault-in-silesia-despite-failed-world-record-attempt --- Cite as: Armand Duplantis pole vault competition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/armand-duplantis-pole-vault-competition