Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Armand Duplantis Shine in Historic World Indoor Championships

The championships concluded with record-breaking performances, including Ingebrigtsen's rare double, Duplantis' 100th six-meter vault, and Australia's best-ever medal haul.

• Jakob Ingebrigtsen achieved a rare 3,000m and 1,500m double, becoming the first to do so since Haile Gebrselassie in 1999.
• Armand Duplantis claimed his third consecutive pole vault gold with a 6.15m clearance, marking his 100th career vault over six meters.
• Australia recorded its best-ever World Indoor Championships performance, winning five medals, including gold and silver in the women’s high jump.
• Nicola Olyslagers retained her high jump title, edging out compatriot Eleanor Patterson on countback, both clearing 1.97m.
• Emerging talent Claire Bryant won the women’s long jump with a personal best of 6.96m, while Switzerland’s Mujinga Kambundji reclaimed the 60m sprint title.

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