Overview

• Duplantis improved his own world record by one centimeter with a first-attempt clearance of 6.28 meters, marking the 12th time he has set a new benchmark since 2020.
• The feat was his first world record on Swedish soil and drew jubilant celebrations from family and a home crowd at the Olympiastadion.
• He outperformed Australia’s Kurtis Marschall, who finished second with a 5.90m vault, after securing victory with earlier clearances.
• The 25-year-old now aims to push the record to 6.30 meters and has announced plans to release a new single titled “4L” in two weeks.
• His latest accomplishment strengthens his position as the favorite for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo.