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Time for revenge – Stockholm success beckoning for Lavillenie

16 June is the Date of Revenge. The world’s leading pole vaulter heads back to Stockholm where the Stadium Record is from the past millennium. Foto: Deca Text&Bild

He is the reigning Olympic Champion; Highest in History with 19 jumps over six metres.  In 2014 Renaud Lavillenie was awarded the IAAF World Athlete of the Year as well as the prestigious Track and Field News Athlete of the Year. Still, the French World Record holder has never succeeded in Stockholm. Two years ago he came with a victory streak of 22 competitions, but left with no result, exhausted after his seventh European title and foiled by a troublesome wind.

On 16 June the Frenchman will arrive at BAUHAUS-galan in the early season with a few competitions already behind him. This winter he showed magnificent form, clearing over six meters in three of his last four competitions, crowning the season with his second Indoor World title. Stockholm actually witnessed a Pole Vault World Record as recently as four years ago when Yelena Isinbayeva achieved 5.01 m in the Globe Arena.

While waiting for Air Lavillenie’s Swedish counter attack we suggest you follow the most prolific Instagram account of the athletics world. The pole vault Olympic Champion is second to none, continually publishing tricks, vaults, MC-rides and lots of other photos and films. Do not miss him pole vaulting in his own back garden, in the darkness and dressed up for New Years’ Eve!

Lorenzo Nesi

Buy your tickets for BAUHAUS-galan 16 June!

Where to watch Stockholm 2025

The 2025 Wanda Diamond League season continues in Stockholm on Sunday, June 15.

The action begins at 17:14 local time (GMT/UTC+2) with the women’s high jump and the main two-hour programme and global broadcast starts at 18:00 local time with the women’s 400m hurdles.

For information on where to watch in your territory, select the country you are in from the dropdown menu.

The list is subject to change. Please consult local TV schedules for definitive information.