The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ The three biggest names in men’s pole vault will compete against each other in a rare sporting event during the coronavirus pandemic.
And they’ll do it from their own backyards. Video links will connect world record holder Armand Duplantis, world champion Sam Kendricks and former Olympic champion Renaud Lavillenie.
World Athletics calls it “The Ultimate Garden Clash” and will stream it on social media. Duplantis will be in Louisiana, Kendricks in Mississippi and Lavillenie in France.
Their challenge is to clear the most 5-meter jumps within 30 minutes. The athletes agreed on the format because adjusting the bar is not practical without officials in place.