Sweden’s Armand Duplantis reacts with astonishment and emotion after setting a new world record in the men’s pole vault final at the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, on September 15, 2025. Overwhelmed by the achievement, Duplantis places his hands on his head moments after successfully clearing 6.30 metres, improving his own world record and securing the world title in front of a packed stadium. Photo by Jose Tabares.