Mondo Duplantis and Faith Kipyegon Set to Revolutionize Their Athletic Techniques

Mondo Duplantis, a pole vault champion, is testing a new 22-step approach to enhance his jumps, aiming for the World Championships and the 2028 Olympics. Meanwhile, Faith Kipyegon plans to ease into her season, focusing on her performance in the 5,000m at upcoming major events.

Olympic pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis is aiming to pack more power into his leaps with a new 22-step approach. This longer run-up is part of his effort to enhance his technique, having already set the world record multiple times since 2020.

Duplantis, who recently set the world record at 6.31 meters, shared that he is still getting accustomed to the approach, which he tried for the first time during the indoor season. The Swedish star, who is 26, is optimistic about refining his technique ahead of the World Championships and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Meanwhile, Kenya's Faith Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in the 1,500m, is eyeing her season with a strategic approach. Competing in the 5,000m event on Saturday, Kipyegon aims to gauge her condition heading towards the Diamond League finals.