World and Olympic pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis has announced his decision to skip the entire 2027 indoor season, which includes the European Indoor Championships in Valencia. This choice comes as he emphasizes the importance of recovery and preparation for the upcoming outdoor campaign.

The 26-year-old Swede has prioritized rest following a demanding year. He recently withdrew from the Diamond League final in Brussels due to recurring tightness in his leg but made a successful return to competition by winning the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest with a clearance of 6.20 metres.

Duplantis stated, "I am making this decision to give my body the recovery and preparation it needs so that I can perform at my peak when I return to competition."

His focus will shift towards:

• Training effectively
• Preparing for the 2027 outdoor season, which starts in early May and culminates in the World Championships in mid-September.

As a two-time Olympic champion and three-time outdoor world champion, Duplantis has had a remarkable career, including improving his own world record to 6.31 metres in March. Despite his successes, he faced challenges, including a surprising defeat at the Stockholm Diamond League in June, where he lost to Kurtis Marschall of Australia.

However, he quickly rebounded, winning in Paris three weeks later, although he could not improve his world-record mark. He also secured gold at the European Championships in August.

Looking ahead, Duplantis expressed optimism, saying, "I look forward to coming back stronger and meeting everyone again during the 2027 outdoor season."