Mondo Duplantis, one of the world's top pole vaulters, has withdrawn from the London Diamond League Final after his leg injury flared up again. This is the same injury that troubled him during a recent competition in Zurich and continued to affect him during the season-ending event in Brussels. The injury has raised questions about his readiness for the upcoming World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest, where he is expected to be a strong contender. Before the competition in Brussels, Duplantis spoke to the crowd and explained that he decided not to compete after feeling irritation during his warm-up. He emphasized that he would not risk competing if he felt any discomfort, even though the decision was difficult. "It's super difficult but that's life, that's the life of an athlete," he said, acknowledging the tough choice he had to make. In Duplantis' absence, his main rival, Emmanouil Karalis, stepped up and set a meeting record with a jump of 6.12 meters to win the Diamond League crown. This victory marked a significant achievement for Karalis, who has been challenging Duplantis in recent competitions. The World Athletics Ultimate Championships, set to take place in Budapest, will be one of the most anticipated track and field events of the year. The competition will feature high-profile matches, including a showdown between middle-distance stars Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen. The event will also offer a record $10 million in prize money, with $150,000 awarded to each individual champion—making it the most lucrative track and field competition in history. While Duplantis is hopeful about participating, he has not yet confirmed whether he will be able to make it to the Ultimate Championships.