Kurtis Marschall ends Armand Duplantis' pole vault unbeaten streak in Stockholm

Kurtis Marschall achieved a notable upset at the Diamond League meeting in Stockholm on June 7, 2026, beating Armand Duplantis, who had not lost a pole vault competition in nearly three years. Marschall's victory was significant as it took place in front of Duplantis' home crowd, ending his impressive 40-event unbeaten run. Despite his disappointment, Duplantis expressed happiness that it was Marschall, a training partner from Adelaide, who achieved the upset. The competition featured other podium finishes by Cameron Myers and Matthew Denny.

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