The 25-year-old dazzled in Tokyo to break the world record for a 14th time in another dominant display to the delight of 55,000 in attendance

With fans and his fellow competitors looking on, ​Duplantis once again proved he has no equal — past or present — on Monday at Tokyo's National Stadium.

At stake in Tokyo is not just a medal but also his bid to reach the soar above six metres, a feat comparable to a sprinter breaking 10 seconds and one his coach Paul Burgess and boyhood inspiration Steve Hooker have managed.

Four Arkansas alums have advanced to finals in their respective events at the World Championships inside Japan National Stadium. The Razorback crew includes Nikki Hiltz (1,500m), Romaine Beckford (high jump),