Duplantis soars to world record

Armand Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record, clearing 6.25m to retain his Olympic title. Simone Biles settled for silver in beam and floor exercises, ending with three golds and a silver overall. Beatrice Chebet won the women’s 5,000m, while Keely Hodgkinson took gold in the 800m. The mixed triathlon relay proceeded despite water quality concerns, with Germany winning. In other events, Britain won gold in women’s team sprint cycling, and Spain advanced to the men’s football final. AFP