Armand Duplantis Sets New World Pole Vault Record at Diamond League in Stockholm

Duplantis Breaks Record Again

At the Diamond League event held in Stockholm, Sweden, Armand Duplantis achieved a remarkable feat by vaulting 6.28 meters, establishing a new world record. This marks the 12th occasion he has set a world-best record.

The American-born Olympic champion surpassed his previous record, which he set in February, by one centimeter on his initial attempt, taking full advantage of the ideal conditions to thrill the local audience.

Prior to the event, Duplantis had assured fans of his intent to break the record, and as soon as his name was announced at the Olympic stadium, the crowd erupted in applause and cheers, supporting him throughout the competition.

Kurtis Marschall from Australia attempted to give Duplantis a run for his money, but his best jump of 5.90 meters fell short, as he failed to clear the six-meter mark on three attempts.

With the bar raised to 6.28 meters for his record attempt, Duplantis made it look effortless once again. He sprinted down the runway, planted his pole, and soared to a new world record, igniting a wave of excitement in the stadium, which was originally built for the 1912 Olympics.

In a moment of celebration, Duplantis dashed from the landing area, removing his singlet to commemorate his first world record achieved on Swedish soil, surrounded by his partner and family.

"Setting a world record here at Stadion was one of my biggest dreams. For me, this venue is as significant as the Olympics. Having my entire family here made it magical," he expressed.

"Every time I break the world record, I sense it in my first jump that 'this could be the day,' but today felt a bit more challenging. It didn't feel natural at first, but I only needed one attempt," an emotional Duplantis reflected.

Despite his confident demeanor while clearing the bar, Duplantis admitted he wasn't sure he had succeeded until he landed on the mat.

"I could hardly believe it; it felt like the first time I broke the record. I'm still a bit hazy about it, and it feels unreal. I'm just so elated; it's a cloud nine feeling. It's hard to explain, and it feels somewhat like the Olympics," he added.

The evening was also fruitful for local athletes, as Andreas Almgren set a new European record in the men's 5000 meters with a time of 12 minutes 44.27 seconds.

However, neighboring Norway faced disappointment when Karsten Warholm finished third in the men's 400m hurdles, with American Rai Benjamin taking the win in 46.54 seconds.

In the women's 400m hurdles, Dutch runner Femke Bol surged ahead in the final 100 meters to secure victory with a season-best time of 52.11 seconds, finishing ahead of American Dalilah Muhammad, who placed second.