Armand Duplantis

Duplantis in duel against Warholm: "Super excited"

Duplantis: Wonderful with 80,000 spectators

Desolate and empty in Tokyo. In Paris, a completely different Olympic Games await Armand Duplantis. I think it will be wonderful with 80,000 in the stands, says the pole vaulter – who also has family and friends in place – ahead of Saturday's qualifying round.

Check: These are the stars taking over the Olympic Games in Paris

Armand Duplantis is one of the absolute biggest track and field athletes in Paris. At Stade de France, he still has to share the spotlight. Here are the stars to keep an eye on at the Paris Olympic Games.

"A really weird thing"

Armand Duplantis is Sweden's biggest gold favorite and one of the biggest stars in the Olympic Games. Now he admits that all the attention can be stressful. It can be a bit tough when you're traveling around and everyone's looking at you and recognizing you, says the pole vault star.

Duplantis skips the Olympic Village: "A different calm"

Armand Duplantis declines the Olympic Village in Paris. The pole vault star will instead stay at a hotel.

Sjöström unbeaten favorite: "Immune to stress"

Sarah Sjöström has landed in Paris as a top favorite for the Olympic gold on 50 meters freestyle. The calm, self-confidence, and strength make the swimming star able to handle the pressure. She is quite immune to stress, says former star and national team colleague Therese Alshammar.

The Royal Couple to the Olympics – to see Duplantis jump

Sweden's six biggest gold hopes in the Olympics

Sweden's goal in the OS in Paris is ten medals. Here are six big blue-yellow gold hopes.