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.
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.
American hurdler Rai Benjamin secured the gold medal in the men’s 400m hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics, edging out defending champion Karsten Warholm of Norway. Brazilian Alison dos Santos took home the bronze.
Defending champion Karsten Warholm of Norway and French favorite Clement Ducos both advanced to the Olympic 400m hurdles final. Warholm, the world record holder, dominated his heat, while Ducos delivered a powerful finish to secure his spot. Other notable qualifiers include Rai Benjamin, Kyron McMaster, and Alison dos Santos.
World record holder Karsten Warholm of Norway dominated his heat in the men’s 400m hurdles at the Paris 2024 Olympics, setting up a thrilling showdown with key rivals Rai Benjamin and Alison dos Santos in his bid to defend his Olympic title. Warholm, the three-time world champion, clocked a blistering 47.57 seconds, the fastest time of the day, highlighting his readiness for a fierce competition.
