Mondo Duplantis Wins 100m Exhibition Race in Zurich

In a highly anticipated exhibition 100m sprint in Zurich, pole vault champion Armand Duplantis defeated fellow Olympic gold medalist Karsten Warholm, clocking 10.37 seconds to Warholm's personal best of 10.47 seconds. The friendly race stemmed from playful banter between the two athletes and captivated the athletics community, showcasing their competitive spirits. Duplantis, known for breaking the pole vault world record multiple times, demonstrated remarkable speed off the blocks, while Warholm acknowledged his friend’s victory, stating, 'He beat me today fair and square.' Both athletes recently excelled in their respective events at the Silesia Diamond League, with Duplantis setting a new pole vault record of 6.26 meters. The exhibition concluded with Duplantis gifting Warholm a Sweden vest, which he will wear in the upcoming hurdles race, adding a light-hearted twist to their competition. This event reflects the growing popularity of cross-discipline challenges in athletics and the camaraderie among elite athletes.