Alison dos Santos wins inaugural World Athletics Ultimate title

Brazilian athlete Alison dos Santos, also known as ‘Piu’, won the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate championship in the 400m hurdles held in Budapest, Hungary. Dos Santos completed the race with a time of 45.98 seconds.

He finished ahead of major competitors, including American Rai Benjamin, who clocked 46.40 seconds, and Norway’s Karsten Warholm, who finished in 46.78 seconds. Fellow Brazilian Matheus Lima placed seventh with a time of 48.67 seconds.

Dos Santos, a two-time Olympic bronze medalist, has maintained an undefeated season, including victories across the Diamond League stages. He recently set a new world record in the event with a time of 45.80 seconds.