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Duplantis skips indoor season for outdoor focus
2 Oct
Summary
- Duplantis will skip the 2027 indoor season, including European Championships.
- He aims to prioritize recovery and peak performance for the outdoor season.
- The athlete aims to return for the 2027 outdoor season, starting in May.
Mondo Duplantis, the reigning World and Olympic pole vault champion, has announced his decision to withdraw from the entire 2027 indoor season. This includes skipping the European Indoor Championships scheduled to take place in Valencia.
The 26-year-old Swedish athlete is prioritizing rest and recovery after a demanding year. He intends to focus his efforts on preparing for the 2027 outdoor season, aiming for peak performance. Duplantis aims to return to competition for the outdoor circuit, which commences in early May and culminates with the World Championships in mid-September.
Despite some setbacks, including a rare defeat in June, Duplantis improved his own world record to 6.31 meters in March. He concluded his recent competitive period by winning the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest with a clearance of 6.20 meters.
