The strategy for securing the diamond is about focusing and taking one height at a time.

- I have had some problems with it this year, that I think too far ahead, says Duplantis.

Duplantis chose to stand over Finnkampen last weekend.

He last competed in Brussels last Friday.

The pole vault will be decided tomorrow Thursday and the broadcast will start on SVT Play at 18.15.

See the full interview in the player above.