• Armand Duplantis breaks the pole vault world record by clearing 6.28m in Stockholm.
• This marks the 12th time he has set a world record.
• Duplantis celebrated by running through the crowd in jubilation after his jump.
• The event led to several other notable performances, including Femke Bol winning the women's 400m hurdles.

Sweden's Armand Duplantis has set a new world record in pole vaulting, clearing an impressive 6.28 metres during the Diamond League meeting held in Stockholm. This incredible feat, which occurred on his first attempt, marks the 12th time Duplantis has improved the world record, previously set at 6.27m in February. The achievement was especially significant for Duplantis, as it was his first world record established on Swedish soil, much to the delight of the enthusiastic home crowd, according to channelnewsasia, bbc, and dawn.

Duplantis, who is widely known by his nickname 'Mondo,' had promised his fans that he would attempt to break the record, suggesting that accomplishing this in Stockholm was "the only thing missing" from his accolades. After the successful jump, he tore off his vest in celebration and ran through the track to embrace the ecstatic spectators. "It’s a magical feeling, it’s hard to explain," he stated, reflecting on the special moment and the atmosphere created by the crowd, according to channelnewsasia and dawn.

Dueling against Australia's Kurtis Marschall, who managed a best of 5.90m, Duplantis's performance stood out in stark contrast. This event added to Duplantis's impressive record, with a remarkable 37 victories in 41 Diamond League competitions. His achievement at Stockholm not only highlights his skills but also sets the stage for his upcoming competitions where he remains the favorite for a potential third consecutive world champion title, according to bbc and dawn.

In conjunction with Duplantis’s record-breaking performance, several other athletes also delivered outstanding results, showcasing the level of competition at the Diamond League. For instance, Femke Bol achieved a season-best time of 52.11 seconds to win the women’s 400m hurdles, while British runner Georgia Hunter-Bell clinched victory in the women's 800m with a time of 1:57.66. Such performances contributed to an exhilarating evening of athletics, as reported by channelnewsasia, bbc, and dawn.