Overview
- The upset occurred on Sunday, June 7, 2026, when Australia’s Kurtis Marschall cleared 5.90 metres to win the men’s pole vault at the Stockholm Diamond League.
- Armand Duplantis finished second after clearing 5.80m, missing an opening attempt at 5.60m and failing twice at 6.00m and once at 6.05m.
- Marschall secured his first Diamond League victory with the 5.90m clearance on his third attempt and said gusty winds made higher jumps difficult.
- Duplantis acknowledged he felt “a bit unfocused” and mentioned his upcoming wedding and that this was his first outdoor meet of the season, while refusing to make formal excuses.
- The result ends a roughly 35‑month, 40‑meet unbeaten run for Duplantis, who still holds the world record at 6.31m and is expected to seek a quick response at upcoming Diamond League stops.