Torun, March 22, 2026 – The Europe Today: Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis delivered another dominant performance, clearing 6.25 metres to claim victory in spectacular fashion at the indoor meet in Torun, Poland.
The world record holder, who first made history in Torun in 2020 with a 6.17m leap, was flawless throughout the competition—successfully clearing all six of his attempts. Greece’s Emmanouil Karalis secured silver with 6.05m, while Australia’s Kurtis Marschall took bronze after clearing 6.00m.
A Masterclass Performance
Duplantis opened the competition unusually early, clearing 5.50m with ease. As the bar steadily rose, he maintained perfect form, skipping 5.95m before effortlessly clearing 6.00m on his first attempt.
Karalis kept pace impressively, clearing 6.05m, while Marschall also managed the milestone 6.00m. However, as the competition reached its निर्णing stages, Duplantis surged ahead—clearing 6.10m and 6.15m with confidence.
At 6.20m, Karalis came agonizingly close to a personal best, narrowly dislodging the bar. Moments later, Duplantis cleared 6.25m, sealing victory and leaving the crowd in awe.
Intense Final Moments
With the competition narrowed to the top contenders, the pressure intensified. Karalis made a final attempt at 6.25m but fell short, settling for silver.
Duplantis, as is often the case, had the crowd anticipating yet another world record attempt. Having recently cleared 6.31m, expectations were high—but the Swedish star decided against pushing further.
Duplantis Explains Decision
Speaking after the event, Duplantis said the decision not to attempt a new world record was strategic.
“Today, it was about the battle. It was a tough competition, that is why I did not go for a world record,” he said.
“After all those jumps, it was difficult to go back to back. You only get three minutes on the clock, which is not full rest at all.”
He also reflected on the significance of Torun in his career, calling it a special venue where he first broke the world record.
Reaction from Athletics Leadership
Sebastian Coe, president of World Athletics, humorously remarked on Duplantis’ consistency in breaking records.
“If he goes on breaking world records, we might have to cancel our parties,” Coe joked, referring to the financial bonuses awarded for record-breaking performances.
A Continuing Legacy
With this victory, Duplantis further cements his dominance in pole vaulting, matching the legendary Sergey Bubka’s record of four world indoor titles.
