Men’s 400m Hurdles: Warholm vs. Dos Santos
The Men’s 400m Hurdles event was set to feature the three Tokyo Olympics medalists, but American Rai Benjamin’s late withdrawal leaves Norwegian Karsten Warholm, the reigning world and Olympic champion, up against Brazilian Alison Dos Santos in his first hurdles race of the season. Warholm has been in dominant form, but Dos Santos, the world champion, aims to provide stiff competition.
Women’s 400m: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Favored
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the world and Olympic champion in 400m hurdles, has been a dominant force in the flat one-lap race this year. The American is a strong favorite in Monaco. Among the likely contenders for podium places are Britton Wilson and Rhasidat Adeleke, ranked third and fourth globally. Poland’s Natalia Kaczmarek, the reigning European number two, and Kenyan Mary Moraa, the world bronze medallist at 800m, also add to the competitive field.
Women’s 200m: A Stellar Lineup
The Women’s 200m boasts a lineup worthy of a major championships final. Reigning world champion Shericka Jackson from Jamaica is in top form with a world-leading 10.65sec over 100m. She faces fierce competition from Gabby Thomas, who impressed with a 21.60sec run at the US trials. The event will also feature Dina Asher Smith, Julien Alfred, and British sprinters Daryll Neita, the bronze medallist in Eugene, and the improving English sprinter.
Men’s Pole Vault: Duplantis the Dominant Force
The Men’s Pole Vault sees the exceptional dominance of US-born Swede Mondo Duplantis, the world record holder. He enters the competition after several competitors have already exited. Duplantis has cleared 6.12m this year and will face Ernest Obiena of the Philippines, and the American trio of Christopher Nilsen, KC Lightfoot, and Sam Kendricks, providing formidable competition.
Women’s Mile: Kipyegon’s Mile Challenge
Kenyan Faith Kipyegon, a two-time Olympic 1500m gold medallist and twice world champion, will shift her focus to the mile event after setting world records in the 1500m and 5,000m in June. Having missed the world 1500m record by a mere three tenths of a second last year in Monaco, Kipyegon aims to leave a mark in the mile. She will face strong competitors such as Briton Laura Muir, the Olympic 1500m silver medallist, Freweyni Hailu, fourth in the last worlds over 1500m, and Konstanze Klosterhalfen, the European 5,000m champion.
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