Duplantis and Warholm to Race in 100-Meter Sprint on September 4
Olympic champions and world record holders will compete in Zurich ahead of the Diamond League meet.
- Armand Duplantis, the pole vault world record holder, and Karsten Warholm, the 400m hurdles world record holder, will face off in a unique 100-meter race.
- The race is scheduled for September 4 at Letzigrund Stadium, one day before the Zurich Diamond League meeting.
- Both athletes have previous experience running the 100 meters, with Warholm's best at 10.49 seconds and Duplantis at 10.57 seconds.
- The event has generated significant buzz on social media, with other athletes like Fred Kerley and Vernon Norwood engaging in related discussions.
- Duplantis and Warholm share a friendly rivalry and planned this race to fit their schedules without risking injury.