Pole vault world record

The pole vault world record is the highest height ever successfully cleared using a flexible pole, set by an athlete in a competitive event. As of 2023, the record is held by Armand Duplantis from Sweden, who cleared 6.21 meters (20 feet 4.5 inches) in 2022. Athletes run along a track, plant the pole into a box on the ground, and use it to launch themselves upward, aiming to clear a horizontal bar at increasing heights. The record reflects exceptional strength, speed, technique, and pole technology, pushing the boundaries of human ability.