Stockholm, Oct 2, 2026 (AFP) - Pole vault superstar Duplantis to skip indoor season

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2026-10-02

World and Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis said on Friday he would skip the indoor athletics season, including the 2027 European championships in Valencia, to rest and prepare for the outdoor season. "I'm making this decision to give my body the recovery and preparation it needs, so that I can perform at my best when I return to competition," the 26-year-old US-born Swede said in a statement. "My focus will be on training well and get......

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