Duplantis suffers rare defeat at Stockholm Diamond League event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 4:41 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Armand Duplantis faced an unexpected loss during the men's pole vault at the Stockholm Diamond League on June 7, 2026. The Olympic and world champion failed to clear his attempts, marking his first defeat in this series in three years. This event took place in front of a home crowd, adding to the surprise of his performance. The circumstances surrounding his uncharacteristic showing will prompt discussions moving forward.
- •Duplantis failed to clear during three attempts at the pole vault.
- •This was his first loss in the Diamond League in three years.
- •The event occurred in Stockholm in front of local supporters.
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Pole vault star Duplantis loses for 1st time in 3 years at home Diamond League event
- 4:41 PMBBC Sport — 'He's way off it' - Duplantis suffers shock loss in front of home crowd
"Swedish star Armand “Mondo” Duplantis fell to his first loss in the pole vault since 2023 at his home Diamond League event in Stockholm on Sunday. Duplantis cleared 5.80 meters — 0.51 lower than his latest world record — but failed twice at 6.00 and once at 6.05. It was Duplantis’ first outdoor event of the year.
"Olympic and world champion Armand Duplantis is beaten in front of his home crowd after three fails during the men's pole vault at the Stockholm Diamond League - his first defeat in the Diamond League in three years.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 6:04 PMPole vault star Duplantis loses for 1st time in 3 years at home Diamond League event
Swedish star Armand “Mondo” Duplantis fell to his first loss in the pole vault since 2023 at his home Diamond League event in Stockholm on Sunday. Duplantis cleared 5.80 meters — 0.51 lower than his latest world record — but failed twice at 6.00 and once at 6.05. It was Duplantis’ first outdoor event of the year.
- BBC SportJun 7, 2026, 4:41 PM'He's way off it' - Duplantis suffers shock loss in front of home crowd
Olympic and world champion Armand Duplantis is beaten in front of his home crowd after three fails during the men's pole vault at the Stockholm Diamond League - his first defeat in the Diamond League in three years.
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