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Mondo Duplantis and Karsten Warholm will compete in a 100m sprint in Zurich showcasing their speed and national pride.
Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis is ready to switch lanes from his usual soaring heights to the sprinter’s track, where he will face Norwegian hurdler Karsten Warholm in a gripping 100-meter sprint challenge.
The event, scheduled for September 4 at Zurich's Letzigrund Stadium, promises an electrifying match-up the day before the Zurich Diamond League kicks off.
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Fresh off his record-breaking achievements in pole vaulting, Duplantis seems more than ready to test his speed on the flat.
Having defended his Olympic title by setting a new world record of 6.25 meters in Paris, Duplantis is now turning his attention to sprinting, a discipline he has long been enthusiastic about.
In a YouTube video from last year, Duplantis shared his anticipation for the race, saying, “I’m not saying I’m going to kick Karsten’s butt, but I think I will give him a good run for his money.”
This unique sprint clash is not just about personal bests or friendly rivalry; it carries a significant weight of national pride.
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With Duplantis representing Sweden and Warholm Norway, the event is also a showcase of Scandinavian athletic prowess at its finest.
Warholm, known for his extraordinary achievements in the 400m hurdles, including holding the world record, brings his own sprint credentials to the race.
Despite losing his Olympic title in a closely contested race in Paris, Warholm is confident in his sprinting ability.
His personal best in the 100m is a swift 10.49 seconds, a mark he set back in 2017.
The backstory to this race began with a social media video in July 2023, where Duplantis and Warholm first toyed with the idea of racing each other.
The playful banter soon turned into serious planning, culminating in this highly anticipated event.
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The collaboration between major sponsors like Puma, Red Bull, and Weltklasse Zurich has turned their friendly challenge into a headline-catching event.
Warholm’s best of 10.49 seconds and Duplantis’ high school best of 10.57 seconds suggest that the race could be closer than some might expect.
Both athletes have expressed that they feel faster now than they were when they set these personal records.
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