Renaud Lavillenie
Renaud Lavillenie is a French pole vaulter who gained international fame for his incredible athletic prowess in the sport. He held the world record in pole vaulting prior to Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis's rise to prominence, with a record height of 6.16 meters set in 2014. Lavillenie is a two-time world champion and an Olympic medalist, known for his consistent performances and competitive spirit. His achievements have made him one of the most respected figures in athletics, and he has been a significant influence on the sport, inspiring a new generation of pole vaulters.
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Only five athletes have jumped higher in history, including Renaud Lavillenie.
Guttormsen nummer seks gjennom alle tider – hoppet 6,06 i Frankrike
Norway· 2026-03-07
Renaud Lavillenie is a pole vaulter and a well-known athlete represented by Delphine Verheyden.
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United Kingdom· 2026-03-07
Renaud Lavillenie is a former world record holder in pole vaulting.
Graikų atletas atliko karjeros šuolį: didesnį aukštį yra įveikęs tik Duplantis | Sportas
Lithuania· 2026-03-01
Renaud Lavillenie previously held the world record in pole vaulting with a jump of 616 centimeters.
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Hungary· 2026-03-01
Renaud Lavillenie is a former world record holder who cleared 6.16 meters in 2014.
Grk postal drugi najboljši skakalec s palico v zgodovini, pred njim le Duplantis
Slovenia· 2026-03-01Renaud Lavillenie was surpassed by Emmanouil Karalis in the all-time pole vault rankings.
Ιπτάμενος Καραλής πέρασε τα 6,17 μ. σπάζοντας το πανελλήνιο ρεκόρ ανοιχτού και κλειστού στίβου
Greece· 2026-03-01
Renaud Lavillenie smashed Sergey Bubka’s pole vault record in 2014.
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India· 2025-11-05
Renaud Lavillenie participated in the pole vault competition, securing the eighth position.
Duplantis tähistas maailmarekordit korraliku karaokeööga: tunnen end üsna halvasti
Estonia· 2025-09-17
Renaud Lavillenie is a former world record holder in pole vault who continues to compete.
saltó 6,30 metros, destrozó su propio récord mundial por 13° vez y es la superestrella del atletismo
Argentina· 2025-09-16
Renaud Lavillenie was dethroned by Armand Duplantis when he cleared 617 cm in 2020.
Novi mejnik: Duplantis preskočil 630 cmSlovenia· 2025-09-15
Renaud Lavillenie is a French pole vaulter who broke the world record previously held by Sergei Bubka.
Stabhochsprung-Star Armand Duplantis fliegt zu 6,30-m-Weltrekord
Switzerland· 2025-09-15
Renaud Lavillenie previously held the world record before Duplantis.
Armand Duplantis, sırıkla atlamada 14. kez dünya rekoru kırdı
Turkey· 2025-09-15Renaud Lavillenie, the former world record holder, was present at the event.
Mondo Duplantis salta 6,30 metros y bate otra vez su propio récord del mundo | Deportes
Spain· 2025-09-15
Duplantis first succeeded Frenchman Renaud Lavillenie as the world record holder by clearing 6.17m in February 2020.
Armand Duplantis soars to third world title and 14th world recordUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-15Renaud Lavillenie, a veteran pole vaulter, finished in eighth place with a jump of 5.75m.
Nouveau record du monde à 6,30m, le perchiste Armand Duplantis décroche son 3e titre consécutif de champion du monde
Monaco· 2025-09-15
Renaud Lavillenie, at 38 years old, expressed joy after clearing 5.75 meters.
Duplatis trör på rekordbra final i VM – efter segt kval
Sweden· 2025-09-13Renaud Lavillenie is a French pole vaulter who has qualified for the final at the World Athletics Championships.
Renaud Lavillenie qualifié pour la finale du saut à la perche aux championnats du monde d’athlétisme
France· 2025-09-13
Renaud Lavillenie failed to clear the height of 5.80 meters.
Εμμανουήλ Καραλής: Στη 2η θέση με άλμα στα 6 μ. στον τελικό του Diamond LeagueGreece· 2025-08-27
Renaud Lavillenie is a French pole vaulter with a record of seven Diamond League victories.
Na velikem finalu diamantne lige tudi dva slovenska asaSlovenia· 2025-08-25
Renaud Lavillenie finished in second place with a jump of 5.82 meters.
Εμμανουήλ Καραλής: Πρώτος στο Diamond League της Λωζάνης με άλμα στα 6,02 μ. [βίντεο]Greece· 2025-08-20Renaud Lavillenie is a French pole vaulter who previously held the world record before Duplantis.
Sportske novosti - Bubka zbog starih pravila ima puno više rekorda, ali Duplantis ga je odavno 'nadletio'
Croatia· 2025-08-13
The American-born Duplantis first broke the world record in 2020 in Poland, surpassing the previous record set by Frenchman Renaud Lavillenie.
Duplantis defies gravity again, sets pole vault world record for 13th time - Sport
Pakistan· 2025-08-13Renaud Lavillenie raised the record to 6.16 meters in February 2014.
VIDEO ⟩ Duplantis parandas taaskord maailmarekordit!Estonia· 2025-08-12
Renaud Lavillenie was previously the top pole vaulter before Armand Duplantis broke his record.
quebró los 6,29 metros y rompió el récord mundial de salto con garrocha por 13ra vezArgentina· 2025-08-12Renaud Lavillenie was the former world record holder in pole vaulting and an idol for Armand Duplantis.
Bröt barriären 2020 – nu uppe i tretton världsrekordSweden· 2025-08-12Renaud Lavillenie underwent an operation in 2023 after a partial rupture of his hamstring tendon.
Kevin Mayer, toujours gêné par une blessure, tire un trait sur la saison 2025 d’athlétismeFrance· 2025-07-16
Renaud Lavillenie is mentioned as a notable pole vaulter and a comparison is made regarding Duplantis's career longevity.
"Je sais que les 6,30m vont arriver un jour": avant le meeting Herculis à Monaco, le recordman du monde du saut à la perche Armand Duplantis répond aux questions de nos lecteursMonaco· 2025-07-08
Renaud Lavillenie is a notable pole vaulter participating in the Herculis meeting in Monaco.
Le perchiste Renaud Lavillenie sautera au meeting Herculis de Monaco le 11 juilletMonaco· 2025-07-01
Renaud Lavillenie held the pole vault world record before Mondo Duplantis broke it in 2020.
Why the record-breaking heights of Mondo Duplantis are truly out of this world – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-21
Renaud Lavillenie previously held the world record in pole vaulting before Armand Duplantis broke it.
Дуплантис: Нема многу помеѓу мене и 6,3 метри
North Macedonia· 2025-06-17