Duplantis breaks world record in pole vault

Swedish pole vaulter Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis broke his own world record by clearing 6.28 meters at the Stockholm Diamond League meet on Sunday.

Duplantis, who had promised fans he would break the record, improved upon his previous best of 6.27 meters set in February and did so on his first attempt, marking his 12th world record-breaking performance.

The 25-year-old athlete celebrated by removing his shirt and racing down the track amidst cheering fans at Stockholm's Olympic stadium.

Kurtis Marschall was the closest competitor with a best effort of 5.90 meters, while Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena placed seventh after clearing a height of 5.70 meters.

Duplantis has now won 37 out of 41 Diamond League events and continues to dominate the sport.