The women’s 800 world record of 1:53:28 was set in 1983 by Jarmila Kratochvilova. I don’t have the world record now in my head.” The two-time reigning Olympic champion told the BBC that he’s eager for another world record. In March, the Louisiana-born Duplantis broke the world record for a 15th time. He’s won both the 1,500 and 5,000 at the past three European championships.