Aussie pole vaulter hands Duplantis first loss in more than 1,000 days

Australian pole vaulter Kurtis Marschall achieved a significant upset at the Stockholm Diamond League meet, handing world record holder Armand "Mondo" Duplantis his first loss in over 1,000 days. Marschall cleared 5.90 meters to secure the victory, ending Duplantis's remarkable 40-event winning streak.

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I can't believe it, I'm going to cherish this for my whole life.

Duplantis, a two-time Olympic champion and 15-time world record setter, finished second with a clearance of 5.80 meters, falling short of his own world record of 6.31 meters. Marschall expressed his disbelief and joy, stating, "I'm going to cherish this for my whole life." He acknowledged Duplantis's competitive spirit, adding, "I know Mondo isn't going to let it happen in the future."

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They don't come easy in this day and age.

"Big hats off to Kurtis today, he was the better man and he beat me fair and square," Duplantis conceded, stating he had "no excuses." The event also saw success for other Australian athletes. Matthew Denny, an Olympic bronze medallist, took second place in the men's discus with a throw of 69.02 meters. Cameron Myers also secured a second-place finish in the men's 1,500m, clocking 3:30.32.

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I know Mondo isn't going to let it happen in the future.