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Duplantis passed fit to compete in Europeans after thigh injury scare

Duplantis at the London meeting before injury
Duplantis at the London meeting before injuryLFP / Alamy / Profimedia

Swedish pole vault star Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis will compete in the European Championships next month after pulling out of the Diamond League meeting in London last weekend, his agent said on Wednesday 22nd July.

The 26-year-old Duplantis withdrew from the London meeting with a left thigh problem after clearing 5.95 metres.

"No sign of injury after a professional examination that also included an MRI and x-ray," his agent Daniel Wessfeldt told AFP.

"With some light training and sufficient treatment he should be totally ready within 10 days. His planned competition programme stays firm. Next meet, the European Championships in Birmingham."

The double Olympic and triple world champion has broken the world record 15 times, first with 6.17m back in 2020. His most recent mark was 6.31m in Sweden in March.

The European Championships take place in the English city of Birmingham from August 10th-16th. The Swede will be attempting to win European outdoor gold for the fourth time.

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