Two-time Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis triumphed over former Olympic 400m hurdles champion Karsten Warholm in an exhibition 100m sprint in Zurich. Duplantis secured victory with a time of 10.37 seconds, while Warholm set a personal best of 10.47 seconds. The race had a playful twist: the loser would wear the other’s national vest in the upcoming Zurich Diamond League competition.
World record holders Armand Duplantis (pole vault) and Karsten Warholm (400m hurdles) will clash in a highly anticipated 100-meter sprint race in Zurich on September 4th. The friendly rivalry between the two athletes, which has been brewing for a year, will culminate in this exhibition event.
Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis shattered his own world record for the tenth time, clearing 6.26m at the Silesia Diamond League in Chorzow, Poland. This achievement comes just three weeks after he secured gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he also broke his previous record.
Armand Duplantis, the two-time Olympic champion, continued his dominance in the pole vault, winning the Lausanne Diamond League competition with a meeting record of 6.15 meters. This victory comes just two weeks after his stunning world-record-breaking performance at the Paris Olympics.
Reigning world champions Armand Duplantis (pole vault) and Karsten Warholm (400m hurdles) will face off in a 100m sprint race in Zurich on September 4th, 2024. The event, part of a pre-Diamond League program, promises a thrilling contest as both athletes hold impressive personal bests in the sprint.
Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis, the reigning Olympic champion, broke his own world record in the pole vault at the Paris 2024 Olympics, achieving a childhood dream in a dramatic and unforgettable performance. Duplantis’s victory, marked by a record-breaking 6.25m jump, showcased his exceptional skill and the unwavering support of the crowd. His journey from childhood fantasies to Olympic glory is a testament to hard work, dedication, and a touch of magic.
Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis secured victory at the Paris Diamond League meet with a first-attempt clearance. While he fell short of breaking his own world record, Duplantis expressed confidence in his preparations for the upcoming Paris Games.
Ernest John “EJ” Obiena, a Filipino pole vaulter, is set to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics, aiming for gold. Obiena, who holds the Asian record for pole vaulting, has consistently ranked among the top athletes in the world and is seen as a formidable contender in global athletics. His journey to Paris has been marked by determination and resilience, as he strives to overcome the challenges posed by his main competitor, world record holder Armand Duplantis. Inspired by Hidilyn Diaz’s historic Olympic gold win, Obiena hopes to inspire a new generation of Filipino athletes.
