Question to someone who follows track & field closely. Did USATF even put up a fight or did they just let Duplantis waltz over to Sweden?
His mother is from Sweden, and his brother represented Sweden in the past (Andreas vaulted for
Sweden at various age-group championships).
The Swedish national federation likely provides financial support, including funding for camps, equipment, coaching fees, medical care, travel, stipends, and more. Additionally, being Swedish makes him eligible for the European Championships, where European athletes often receive easier entry and covered expenses compared to their American counterparts. Moreover, track athletes tend to be more marketable in Europe than in the U.S.