Get ready for a thrilling showdown on the track! Reigning world record holders in their respective events, Armand Duplantis (pole vault) and Karsten Warholm (400m hurdles), are set to compete in a 100-meter sprint race in Zurich on September 4th, 2024. This unexpected matchup will take place on the eve of the Zurich Diamond League as part of a 90-minute supporting program featuring sports, lifestyle, and entertainment.
The sprint race promises a close contest. Duplantis, known for his dominance in the pole vault, boasts a personal best of 10.57 seconds, achieved in 2018 as a high school senior. Warholm, meanwhile, holds a personal best of 10.49 seconds, set in 2017. Both athletes have shown exceptional speed in their primary events, making this sprint showdown all the more exciting.
This matchup comes on the heels of the Paris Olympics, where Duplantis broke his own world record in the pole vault for the ninth time, clearing 6.25 meters. Warholm, on the other hand, holds the world record in the 400m hurdles, having clocked 45.94 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics.
This unique event is sure to attract significant attention as fans eagerly anticipate seeing these two world-class athletes test their speed against each other in an unexpected competition.
