Pole vault world-record holder Armand “Mondo” Duplantis says he will not compete in the 2027 indoor athletics season. The 26-year-old, who is US-born and competes for Sweden, says the decision is meant to give his body time to recover and prepare so he can perform at his best when he returns.
Duplantis also indicates his focus is on the 2027 outdoor season, which begins in early May and runs through the World Championships in mid-September. Multiple outlets report that this will include missing the European Indoor Championships in Valencia.
The coverage aligns on the core details: Duplantis is skipping the indoor schedule and is prioritizing rest ahead of the outdoor period. One outlet notes he is also set to miss the European Indoor Championships for a third straight time, with his last indoor appearance coming in 2021, while another emphasizes his stated recovery and preparation rationale.
