Australia’s Kurtis Marschall beats pole vault king Duplantis: ‘I didn’t mean to spoil the show’

Australian pole vaulter Kurtis Marschall defeated Armand Duplantis, achieving what no pole vaulter had managed in nearly three years. Duplantis, widely regarded as the dominant force in the event, was beaten by the Australian in a notable upset. Marschall humbly remarked after the win, 'I didn't mean to spoil the show,' acknowledging the rarity of defeating the Swedish world record holder.