Armand Duplantis Breaks Pole Vault World Record Again in Stockholm
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Diamond League meet in Stockholm (June 15, 2025) |
| Athlete | Armand Duplantis (Sweden, 25-year-old Olympic champion) |
| Achievement | Broke his own pole vault world record with a 6.28-meter jump (previous record: 6.27m in February 2025) |
| Attempt | Achieved on first attempt |
| Significance | First world record set in Sweden (his home country), at the historic 1912 Olympic Stadium |
| Reaction | Emotional celebration with family; home crowd played a key role |
| Other Highlights | - Hunter Bell (GB) won women's 800m (1:57.66) - Dina Asher-Smith (GB) second in women's 100m (10.93s) - Femke Bol (Netherlands) dominated women's 400m hurdles (52.11s) |
| Background | - Duplantis has set 12 world records in pole vault - Born in the US, represents Sweden - Two-time Olympic champion |