# World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260913-world-athletics-ultimate-championship-in-budapest
> Updated: 2026-09-13T19:28:52.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

In preparation for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis released ‘Gold’, an official anthem co-written to serve as a musical theme for global broadcasts and the live stadium experience.

The championship concluded at the Zsivótzky Gyula National Athletics Center, featuring various Olympic and World champions. Following a victory in the pole vault competition, Duplantis performed ‘Gold’ live during the closing ceremonies. The event also included performances by Hungarian athletes, such as sprinter Boglárka Takács and the national 4x400m mixed relay team.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Budapest hosts Athletics World Tour finale featuring Armand Duplantis

The Athletics World Tour concluded in Budapest with Armand Duplantis headlining the finale through both pole vault victory and a live musical performance.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/budapest-hosts-athletics-world-tour-finale-featuring-armand-duplantis

### 2026-08-21: Armand Duplantis releases anthem for Ultimate Championship

Olympic pole vaulter Armand Duplantis has released ‘Gold’, the official anthem for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship taking place in Budapest this September.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/armand-duplantis-releases-gold-anthem-for-ultimate-championship

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Cite as: World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260913-world-athletics-ultimate-championship-in-budapest