Duplantis Falters at Stockholm Gala, Finishes Second
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- Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis suffered a rare defeat at the Bauhaus Gala in Stockholm, coming in second place after 40 consecutive wins.
- Strong winds affected the competition, leading Duplantis to miss jumps at 5.60m and 6.05m.
- Australian Kurtis Marschall won the event by clearing 5.90m, marking Duplantis's first loss in three years.
Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis experienced an uncharacteristic setback at the Bauhaus Gala in Stockholm, finishing second after an undefeated streak spanning 40 competitions. The world record holder struggled with challenging windy conditions on the stadium track, which ultimately impacted his performance.
Duplantis faltered at his opening height of 5.60 meters, clearing it on his third attempt. He later missed at 6.05 meters, a height he typically dominates. "Sorry to everyone who came here," Duplantis was quoted as saying after the event, expressing his disappointment.
Australian vaulter Kurtis Marschall secured the victory by successfully clearing 5.90 meters, a height Duplantis opted to skip. This result marks Duplantis's first loss in approximately three years, though he still holds the world record of 6.31 meters, set earlier in 2026.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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