Swedish Armand Duplantis Sets 12th Pole Vault World Record 6.28m in Stockholm

Armand Duplantis set a new men's pole vault world record by clearing 6.28 meters at the Diamond League meeting in Stockholm, marking the 12th time he has broken the record. This achievement was particularly special as it was the first time Duplantis, a Swedish double Olympic champion, improved the world record on home soil. Duplantis, who represents Sweden though born in the United States, secured victory before his record-breaking jump and celebrated enthusiastically with the home crowd. His previous record of 6.27 meters was set earlier in the year in France, and this new mark adds to his dominant performance in the Diamond League season. The event also featured other notable performances including a European record in the men's 5,000m and a British victory in the women's 800m. Duplantis’s consistent world record improvements demonstrate his exceptional status in pole vaulting and athletics overall.