Armand Duplantis Shatters Pole Vault World Record in Stockholm with 6.28m Leap
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Armand Duplantis, the Swedish pole vaulter, broke the world record by clearing 6.28 meters at the Diamond League event in Stockholm. This marks the 12th time Duplantis has set a new world record, achieving this feat on his first attempt amid perfect conditions and enthusiastic support from the home crowd. Australian Kurtis Marschall finished second with a best of 5.90m, while EJ Obiena placed seventh with 5.70m. In other events, Femke Bol won the women’s 400m hurdles.
Key Points
Armand Duplantis set a new pole vault world record of 6.28 meters at the Diamond League in Stockholm.
This was Duplantis's 12th world record and his first set on Swedish soil.
The record was achieved on his first attempt under perfect conditions.
The home crowd's support was instrumental, with Duplantis encouraging their cheers.
Kurtis Marschall of Australia came second with a best of 5.90m.
EJ Obiena finished seventh with a height of 5.70m.
Femke Bol won the women’s 400m hurdles with a season-best time of 52.11 seconds.
