Two-time Olympic champion and pole vault world record holder said he looking forward finally getting a true Tokyo experience as he returns to the Japanese capital for the World Athletics Championships.

Speaking at a sponsor event on Thursday, the Swedish star described the COVID-restricted Tokyo Olympics in 2021 as “scary” and said he is excited to finally experience the city and compete in front a full stadium of fans in Japan.

Surprise Paris Olympic women’s 100m champion Julien Alfred said winning a gold medal changed her life and her attitude, adding pressure but giving her more confidence coming into the world championships.

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