24-year-old Armand Duplantis broke his own world record in pole vault, clearing 6.24 meters at the Xiamen Diamond League meet in China.

Sweden's Armand Duplantis broke his own world record in pole vault, clearing 6.24 meters at the season-opening Diamond League meet in Xiamen, China. At 24 years old, Duplantis has now broken the world record for pole vault eight times, each time by one centimeter. The US-born athlete won the competition with ease, clearing the bar at each height on his first attempt. China's Gong Lijiao also claimed victory in the women's shot put event at the Xiamen Diamond League, boosting her confidence for the upcoming season.

April 20, 2024
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