Kurtis Marschall Ends Duplantis' Unbeatable Run in Stockholm Upset

At the Stockholm Diamond League, Kurtis Marschall stunned the crowd by defeating Olympic champion Armand Duplantis, ending his 40-win streak in pole vault. Despite Duplantis' efforts to break his world record, he fell short, while other standout performances highlighted the event.

In a dramatic turn of events at the Stockholm Diamond League, Australia's Kurtis Marschall dethroned Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis, halting the Swedish star's impressive 40-win streak. Competing on home turf, Duplantis initially aimed to surpass his own world record of 6.31 meters but faced unexpected challenges.

The Olympic gold medalist struggled to reach six meters, ultimately finishing second. Marschall clinched the victory with a 5.90-meter clearance, proving his mettle in a tightly contested event. Duplantis, reflecting on the upset, acknowledged the significance of losing in front of a hometown crowd for the first time in over 40 meets.

Throughout the competition, Duplantis' focus appeared divided, possibly due to personal events like his impending wedding. Meanwhile, the Diamond League also saw Melissa Jefferson Wooden win the women's 100m in 10.84 seconds, Kenny Bednarek dominate the men's 200m, and Cooper Lutkenhaus mark a season best in the 800m.