Duplantis Soars To 14th World Record And Third World Title

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ByHarry Poole

BBC Sport journalist successful Tokyo

History-maker Armand Duplantis soared to his 14th world grounds pinch his last effort arsenic nan Swedish superstar continued his rod vault domination by winning a 3rd consecutive world title.

A captivated assemblage successful Tokyo remained successful nan stadium agelong aft Monday night's different events had concluded to watch nan sport's modern-day awesome go nan first quality to clear nan 6.30m barrier.

The 25-year-old has now claimed nan past 8 world men's rod vault golden medals connected connection crossed some indoor and outdoor competitions pursuing this triumph successful nan Japanese capital.

Returning to nan stadium wherever he achieved nan first of those awesome successes 4 years ago, Duplantis owned his latest infinitesimal successful nan spotlight.

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