Duplantis to skip 2027 indoor season, focus on recovery ahead of outdoor campaign

GMA Network - Oct 2, 2026

World and Olympic pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis has decided to skip the entire 2027 indoor season, including the European Indoor Championships in Valencia, to focus on recovery and preparation for the outdoor campaign, Swedish Athletics has announced.

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