Idowu ready for Tamgho challenge
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The world triple jump champion Phillips Idowu will warm up for the defence of his title in South Korea next month by taking on his French rival Teddy Tamgho at the Birmingham Grand Prix on 10 July.
Tamgho, the world indoor record holder and world No 1 this year, has confirmed he will compete at the Diamond League event at Alexander Stadium. The 22-year-old will challenge Idowu for gold at the World Championships in Daegu.
Tamgho came out on top in last week's Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, his winning jump of 17.91 metres 0.1m further than Idowu's personal best.
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