Duplantis and Warholm Set for 100m Showdown in Zurich

In an exciting development for track and field fans, Olympic champions Armand Mondo Duplantis and Karsten Warholm are set to face off in a 100m race on September 4 in Zurich, Switzerland. The event, organized by Puma, Red Bull, and Weltklasse Zurich, will take place at the Letzigrund Stadium, just a day before the Diamond League meeting. This highly anticipated race follows nearly a year of discussions sparked by a social media clip featuring the two athletes contemplating a sprint against each other. Both Duplantis and Warholm are coming off impressive performances at the recent Olympic Games. Duplantis, who recently secured his second Olympic gold in pole vaulting, set a new world record by clearing 6.25m in Paris. Warholm, the reigning Olympic champion in the 400m hurdles, added a silver medal to his accolades, having previously won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Despite their specialization in different events, their comparable 100m times have generated significant interest in this upcoming race. Warholm holds the world record for the 400m hurdles with a time of 45.94 seconds and recorded a 100m sprint of 10.49 seconds in 2017. Duplantis, a former high school senior, clocked a 10.57 seconds in 2018. The race not only showcases their athletic prowess but also Duplantis's expressed interest in participating in sprint relays for Sweden, hinting at his versatility as an athlete. Fans eager to witness this thrilling contest can purchase tickets to the event, which promises to determine who among these two Olympians is the fastest over the iconic 100m distance.