Who are the star athletes headlining the World Indoor Championships in Torun?

Olympic gold medallists Armand Duplantis and Keely Hodgkinson are headlining the World Indoor Championships.

What records have Duplantis and Hodgkinson set recently?

Armand Duplantis set his 15th world record in pole vault by clearing 6.31 meters, and Keely Hodgkinson broke the 24-year-old indoor 800m record.

Where and when are the World Indoor Championships taking place?

The World Indoor Championships are taking place in Torun, Poland, from March 20-22.

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World Records Ignite Torun: Duplantis & Hodgkinson Lead Stars

18 Mar

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Summary

Duplantis and Hodgkinson set new world records before the championships.
Torun holds special significance for Duplantis, site of his first record.
Several reigning champions and Olympic medalists will defend their titles.

World Records Ignite Torun: Duplantis & Hodgkinson Lead Stars

The World Indoor Championships are set to begin in Torun, Poland, on Friday, with Olympic gold medallists Armand Duplantis and Keely Hodgkinson leading a field of elite athletes. Both Duplantis and Hodgkinson arrive in Torun having recently set new world records in their respective disciplines.

Duplantis, representing Sweden, achieved his 15th world record by clearing 6.31 meters in the pole vault. For the US-born Swede, Torun holds particular significance as it was the venue where he set his first world record of 6.17 meters in February 2020. He is now seeking his fourth world indoor title.