At a packed Diamond League meet at Stockholm's Olympic Stadium on Sunday, Sweden's Armand “Mondo” Duplantis soared to a new pole vault world record of 6.28 meters. This performance added one centimeter to the mark he set at the end of February in France, marking his 12th world record and the first achieved in front of his home crowd.
Before the competition, Duplantis admitted that breaking the world record on home soil was a personal dream. “It’s a magical feeling,” he said afterward. “I wanted it so bad. It was the only thing I was missing. Now, I can just chill.”
After clearing 6.00 meters, Duplantis skipped chasing his own meet record of 6.16 meters and set his sights on the global benchmark. On his first attempt at 6.28 meters, the 25-year-old champion delivered a picture-perfect vault.
The sellout crowd erupted as Duplantis ripped off his shirt and pumped his fist in celebration. The moment showcased not only his athletic dominance but also his connection with a stadium of roaring supporters.
With this latest leap, Duplantis continues to push the boundaries of his sport, inspiring athletes and fans across the globe.
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