"VAN" (Sports Desk - 14.09.2026) :: What a way to close the first-ever World Athletics Ultimate Championship. After three epic nights in Budapest, the final Ultimate Champions have been crowned – and the final night delivered. 💨Two sprint doubles. Ultimate domination. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden blasted to 200m glory in a sensational 21.47, while Kenny Bednarek stormed to the men’s crown in 19.52 – adding to their 100m titles from day two. 🏆 Josh Kerr owned the 1500m, powering to Ultimate glory in a brilliant 3:29.35. 🔥 Djamel Sedjati delivered a huge 1:41.91 to claim the 800m Ultimate title. ⚡ Alison dos Santos stormed to 400m hurdles glory in a stunning 45.98, while Jasmine Jones took the women’s title with a 52.45 season’s best. 🏆 Likina Amebaw conquered the 5000m in 14:30.36 to become the first women’s Ultimate Champion over the distance. 🚀 91.09m from Rumesh Pathirage. 2.37m from Gianmarco Tamberi. Two huge performances sealed Ultimate glory in the javelin and high jump. ⚡ USA powered to the mixed 4x400m relay title, adding another title to a huge final night in Budapest. 🎤 And what better way to end it? Mondo Duplantis swapped the pole vault for the mic, singing to close out in style. Three nights. The world’s best. History made in Budapest.
On Mon, Sep 14, 2026