Duplantis, Ingebrigtsen shine at World Athletics Ultimate Championship

The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship began on Friday, September 12, 2026, in Budapest, Hungary, with Scandinavian stars Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis and Jakob Ingebrigtsen claiming victories on the opening day. Duplantis won the men's pole vault with a faultless performance, while Ingebrigtsen took the men's 5,000 metres, each earning $150,000 from a total prize pool of $10 million spread across 28 disciplines. The event is billed as a season-ending championship gathering the world's top athletes, including 26 Olympic champions.