Duplantis Shines as World Athletics Unveils Bold Ultimate Championship in Budapest
Armand Duplantis headlined the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, winning the event and a $150,000 share from a $10 million prize pot after a thrilling finale with Emmanouil Karalis, as the three‑day format debuts with a high‑tech, AR‑assisted show, a new trophy and fresh financials, with other stars like Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Yaroslava Mahuchikh claiming wins and Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson advancing in the 800m.