Armand Duplantis Sets Meet Record at Diamond League Final

Armand Duplantis concluded a remarkable season by setting a meet record of 6.11 meters at the Diamond League Final in Brussels, although it fell short of his world record of 6.26 meters achieved earlier this year. Despite feeling fatigued and acknowledging that he was 'just really tired,' he managed to surpass his own previous meet record. Duplantis had previously broken the world record three times in 2024, including during the Olympic Games in Paris. In other events, Jakob Ingebrigtsen won the men's 1,500 meters in a close finish, while Australian Matthew Denny set a new meet record in the discus throw, breaking a 40-year-old record. After his victory, Duplantis expressed his satisfaction with the season and hinted at an upcoming celebration. Overall, the Diamond League Final showcased impressive athletic performances across multiple events.