Three of the world's top pole vaulters are staging a show from their own backyards. After clearing the bar, maybe a barbecue?
The competition billed as the “ Ultimate Garden Clash ” will take place Sunday and be streamed on the World Athletics’ social media channels.
It’s a rare sports event during the pandemic that’s postponed the Tokyo Games until 2021 and has the track and field schedule on hold.
The showdown features Sweden's world record-holder Mondo Duplantis, who will be competing from his base in Louisiana. He will square off against two-time world champion Sam Kendricks, who will take part from Mississippi, and 2012 London Olympics champion Renaud Lavillenie, who's using his setup from his home in France.