Glitzy innovations but Duplantis still wins - new Ultimate Championship begins

The Ultimate Championship, a new athletics competition designed to innovate the sport, held its opening event with pole vault star Armand Duplantis once again claiming victory. Despite the event's fresh format and glitzy presentation aimed at differentiating it from traditional athletics meetings, Duplantis remained the dominant force in his discipline. The Swedish world record holder took centre stage as the competition made its debut.