Mondo Duplantis and Karsten Warholm are dominant figures in world athletics, the standard-bearers for their respective events dating back to the Tokyo Olympics.
Duplantis has won pole vault gold at the last two Olympics, breaking his world record spectacularly in Paris last month (then topping it by a quarter-inch three weeks later). Warholm won the 400m hurdles in Tokyo, and the world record he set three years ago still stands.
Both, then, are plenty familiar with standing atop podiums, but their competitiveness doesn't stop there. A bit of friendly banter at a Diamond League event last year has spawned a new challenge outside their areas of expertise: a one-off 100m sprint exhibition.
The story goes that Warholm complemented Duplantis on his speed during a training session leading up to last year's Monaco meet and the pole vaulter suggested they race head-to-head. Neither has run the 100m in competition in years -- Duplantis last ran the sprint as a Louisiana high school athlete in 2018, while Warholm's most recent 100m race came in January 2017.
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Wednesday, Duplantis and Warholm will square off to settle bragging rights before a worldwide audience. Here's how to tune in:
How to watch Mondo Duplantis vs. Karsten Warholm 100m sprint
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: Red Bull TV, World Athletics website
The sprint showdown between Duplantis and Warholm will not air on traditional TV, but fans can tune in to watch for free via Red Bull TV and the World Athletics website.
Both athletes are sponsored by Red Bull, making the brand's streaming outlet a natural home for the exhibition.
What time is Mondo Duplantis vs. Karsten Warholm 100m sprint?
- Date: Wednesday, Sept. 4
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
The Duplantis vs. Warholm festivities are set to begin around 3:30 p.m. ET Wednesday, which is 9:30 p.m. local time in Zurich.
Where is Mondo Duplantis vs. Karsten Warholm 100m sprint?
- Location: Letzigrund Stadium, Zurich
The sprint exhibition will take place at one of the most storied venues in the sport, Zurich's Letzigrund. The Weltklasse Zurich track meet has been held at the site since 1928 and was a significant factor in the move to replace the original 1925 stadium with an updated version that opened in 2007. The facility seats around 25,000 for track and field and also hosts football and concerts.
This year's Diamond League meet in Zurich begins Thursday at the Letzigrund.
Mondo Duplantis vs. Karsten Warholm: Tale of the Tape
| Duplantis | Category | Warholm |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Age | 28 |
| Sweden | Country | Norway |
| 5-11, 174 | Height/Weight | 6-2, 172 |
| Pole Vault | Primary Event | 400m Hurdles |
| 2 gold | Olympic Medals | 1 gold, 1 silver |
| 2 gold, 1 silver | World Championships | 3 gold |
| 10.57 | Fastest 100m time | 10.49 |