Sweeping Achievement: Duplantis Reclaims Pole Vault World Record in Spectacular Fashion
Duplantis, the current world-best pole vaulter, breaks his own mark once again, establishing a fresh record in the pole vaulting event. - World-record pole vault jump achieved once more by Olympic medalist Duplantis.
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The thrilling spectacle of the Diamond League took an electrifying turn in the heart of Stockholm, as Olympic champion Armand Duplantis embarked on a record-shattering journey. The Swede leapt—no pun intended—to a mesmerizing height of 6.28 meters on his very first attempt, shattering the pole vault world record that he had himself established just a few months prior. This explosive performance marked the apex of Duplantis' home competition and left the audience spellbound.
Duplantis, a 25-year-old unstoppable force, has been dominating the pole vault world like a colossus, having won a plethora of major titles under his belt. With this incredible leap, he added his 12th world record to his dazzling collection. As they stood by, the competitors stared in awe, witnessing the extraordinary prowess of one of the sport's greatest athletes.[1][2]
A Jumping Spree
The long jump event unfurled an intriguing narrative as European champion Malaika Mihambo found herself lodged in fourth place, fetching a modest 6.75 meters. The day belonged to Olympic champion Tara Davis-Woodhall from the USA, who clinched the title with an impressive leap of 7.05 meters. In the 3000m steeplechase, EM bronze medalist Karl Bebendorf sprung a surprise winner, snatching the victory in a not-so-flashy field with a personal best time of 8:11.81 minutes.[3]
- Stockholm Spectacle
- Pole Vault Record-Breaker
- Malaika Mihambo
- Karl Bebendorf
[1] CNN Sports, “Duplantis breaks own pole vault world record in Stockholm,” June 16, 2025, https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/16/sport/armand-duplantis-world-record-diamond-league/index.html[2] Reuters, “Duplantis smashes pole vault world record with 6.28m jump in Stockholm,” June 16, 2025, https://www.reuters.com/sports/athletics/duplantis-smashes-pole-vault-world-record-628m-jump-stockholm-2025-06-16/[3] IAAF Diamond League, “Karl Bebendorf stuns to take steeplechase gold at Rieti," September 1, 2024, https://diamondleague.com/news/karl-bebendorf-stuns-to-take-steeplechase-gold-at-rieti-2024/
In the midst of the electrifying Diamond League competition, it's worth mentioning that the Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment. As we cheer for our favorite athletes, let's not forget the importance of maintaining a healthy and safe ecosystem for all sports to thrive in.
