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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Jackson

Pole vaulter breaks world record – for the 12th time

Mondo Duplantis
  • Mondo Duplantis has set a new pole vault world record of 6.28m in Stockholm, Sweden, fulfilling a long-held dream.
  • This marks the 12th time the 25-year-old has broken the world record, adding 1cm to his previous best.
  • Duplantis said that breaking the record at Stadion, with his family present, felt like the Olympics.
  • He won the Diamond League event, with Kurtis Marschall of Australia finishing second with a best of 5.90m.
  • Duplantis described the achievement as a “cloud nine feeling”.

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Mondo Duplantis revels in ‘biggest goal and dream’ after pole vault world record in Stockholm

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