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Armand Duplantis withdraws from London meet with injury, European Championships in doubt
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Armand Duplantis withdraws from London meet with injury, European Championships in doubt

From Helsingin Sanomat · () Finnish

Translated from Finnish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis withdrew from the London Diamond League competition due to a thigh injury.
  • Duplantis felt tightness in his thigh after clearing 5.85 meters and decided to stop after clearing 5.95 meters.
  • The injury raises concerns about his participation in the European Championships in Birmingham, which begin in three weeks.

Dominant pole vaulter Armand Duplantis was forced to withdraw from the London Diamond League competition on Saturday after experiencing a thigh injury. The 26-year-old Swedish star had just cleared 5.95 meters when he was seen receiving treatment on his left thigh.

It felt good at first, but the problem came during the attempt at 5.85 meters. I don't really know, but the front of my thigh felt very tight. I felt it a few days ago after the competition in Budapest.

— Armand DuplantisExplaining the onset of his injury during the London competition.

Duplantis revealed that he began feeling pain earlier in the competition. "It felt good at first, but the problem came during the attempt at 5.85 meters," he told SVT. "I don't really know, but the front of my thigh felt very tight. I felt it a few days ago after the competition in Budapest."

The injury has cast a shadow over his upcoming participation in the European Championships in Birmingham, which are scheduled to begin in just three weeks. Duplantis expressed his frustration, stating, "It's never nice to withdraw from a competition. Now this needs to be investigated to find the cause of the problem. We may need to take X-rays to make sure it's nothing serious."

It's never nice to withdraw from a competition. Now this needs to be investigated to find the cause of the problem. We may need to take X-rays to make sure it's nothing serious.

— Armand DuplantisExpressing concern about the injury and the need for further examination.

Duplantis later posted on Instagram, "I am very disappointed to have had to withdraw. Now is the time to rest and recharge before the European Championships." The timing of the injury is a significant concern for the reigning Olympic and world champion as he prepares for a major championship.

I am very disappointed to have had to withdraw. Now is the time to rest and recharge before the European Championships.

— Armand DuplantisReflecting on his withdrawal and his focus on recovery for upcoming events.
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Originally published by Helsingin Sanomat in Finnish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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