It was an indestructible moment in the world of athletics, with two great champions training for 100 meters, the most emblematic test of sport. Duplantis Worldthe sound that has set 10 world records in pertiga, and Karsten WarholmThe Norwegian who left his shadow in the 400m valleys of Tokyo 2021, took his seat in the historic Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich, in the event known as Weltklasse.
Both athletes took to the track in an environment that was a record of a boxing event, with red and blue batines. El Gran Colin Jackson thanks to the master of ceremonies, creating an atmosphere full of emotions and camaraderie between these friends. After extending their hand, they positioned themselves on their streets: Duplantis on the 4th and Warholm on the 5th. All were ready for a pure duel, where the single game would be the goal.
The instructions rang out in the air and at the sound of the disparado sonar, Duplantis rose disparado, displaying an explosive saliva similar to that of the legendary Javier Moracho. From the beginning, he took the plunge, gaining a meter of sales on Warholm in the first steps.
As the race progressed, Duplantis maintained his ventaja, executing each 100-meter phase with mastery. At 30 meters, following him, while the tension increased. Why will Warholm, with his experience in the longer distances, be able to close the gap?
However, the hunt did not prosper. Duplantis demonstrated impeccable technique, flowing with ease and maintaining the pace. As he approached the finish line, his confidence was evident; he turned his head with authority, crossing the line in 10.37 seconds, an impressive mark for an athlete not specialized in speed.
Warholm, although respectable with a time of 10.47, was forced to accept the derota and make a bet, running with the camiseta de Suecia. Between the streets, Alberto Ruizthe best Spanish expert, praised Duplantis, highlighting his exceptional struggle and resistance. Warholm, for his part, made it clear that he would not have a rematch: “No. No habrá segunda vez”.
A duel that reaffirms the greatness of athleticism and the ability of these titans to surprise and delight the world.
