A major twist has shaken up Diamond League Brussels 2026. Mondo Duplantis will not compete in the men’s pole vault, putting an unexpected end to his bid for another Diamond League title.
Duplantis entered the Brussels Final as one of the biggest stars of the competition and was chasing a sixth consecutive Diamond Trophy. He finished the regular season second in the standings with 30 points, just one point behind Kurtis Marschall.
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The Swedish superstar has continued to deliver a spectacular 2026 campaign, including a world-leading 6.13-meter clearance in Paris and several victories throughout the Diamond League season. His absence leaves the pole vault title up for grabs.
With Duplantis now out, the spotlight shifts to the rest of the field as Brussels prepares to crown a new champion. The men’s pole vault competition is scheduled for Day 1 of the Diamond League Final.
Why Mondo Duplantis Pulled Out of Brussels Diamond League 2026?
Mondo Duplantis’ decision to pull out of the men’s pole vault came after leg tightness flared up again during warmups in Brussels. The world record holder had been hoping to compete, but ultimately decided not to take the risk.
The withdrawal means Duplantis will miss his chance to compete for another Diamond League title, bringing an unexpected end to his 2026 Diamond League season.
“It’s terrible. It’s not what you want to do as an athlete. You always want to compete. It breaks my heart. I hate this so much,” Duplantis said.
Men's Pole Vault Entry List
- Ben Broeders, Belgium — SB: 5.75, PB: 5.85, World Rank: 17
- Sondre Guttormsen, Norway — SB: 6.00, PB: 6.00, World Rank: 4
- Emmanouil Karalis, Greece — SB: 6.20, PB: 6.20, World Rank: 2
- Sam Kendricks, USA — SB: 5.95, PB: 6.06, World Rank: 5
- Kurtis Marschall, Australia — SB: 6.00, PB: 6.00, World Rank: 3
- Baptiste Thiery, France — SB: 5.93, PB: 5.93, World Rank: 7
🚨 Mondo Duplantis has scratched from the Men's Pole Vault after today's warmups.
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) September 4, 2026
He has been experiencing tightness and decides to withdraw as a precaution.
U.S. audiences can watch the Diamond League Final LIVE on FloTrack on September 4 (12:30 PM ET) and September 5 (12:15…
Brussels 2026 Diamond League Finals Schedule: Day 1
All times in Eastern Time and subject to change.
Friday, Sept 4
- 12:30 p.m. - Shot Put Women
- 12:38 p.m. - Long Jump Men
- 12:49 p.m. - Discus Throw Women
- 1:59 p.m. - Pole Vault Men
- 2:04 p.m. - 400m Hurdles Women
- 2:09 p.m. - High Jump Men
- 2:14 p.m. - 100m Men
- 2:23 p.m. - 3000m Steeplechase Women
- 2:37 p.m. - Discus Throw Men
- 2:42 p.m. - 800m Men
- 2:48 p.m. - Triple Jump Women
- 2:55 p.m. - 110m Hurdles Men
- 3:03 p.m. - 5000m Women
- 3:26 p.m. - 1500m Men
- 3:41 p.m. - 200m Women
- 3:52 p.m. - 400m Men
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