Duel of Titans: Pole Vault King vs. Hurdles Speedster in Zurich Showdown

The greatest pole vaulter, Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis, is set to compete against the fastest 400-meter hurdler, Karsten Warholm, in an unexpected 100-meter sprint in Zurich, Switzerland, on September 4. Both athletes have experience in the race but have not competed in the event recently.

In a highly-anticipated race set for September 4, the greatest pole vaulter, Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis, will compete against the world's fastest 400-meter hurdler, Karsten Warholm, in a 100-meter sprint in Zurich, Switzerland.

Duplantis, who recently broke his own pole vault world record at the Paris Olympics, will face off against Warholm, who set the 400-meter hurdles world record during the Tokyo Olympics.

The Zurich showdown, scheduled a day before the city's Diamond League meet, is expected to draw significant attention as both athletes bring their unique skills to the unexpected short-distance race.

(With inputs from agencies.)