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Results of the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Champ

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Audrey Werro and Keely Hodgkinson compete in Budapest Results of the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Champ

The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest concluded with major victories for American sprinters record-breaking performances and Swiss middle-distance runner Audrey Werro. a $10 million prize pool. The event was characterized by high stakes, featuring designed to modernize athletics and attract younger audiences through a total prize pool of $10 million instead high-stakes, show-oriented format, drawing over 60,000 spectators across three days. American sprinters dominated the short distances. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden achieved a sprint double, winning the 100m in 10.62 seconds—the fastest time of traditional medals. In the women’s 800m, season—and the 200m in 21.47 seconds. Kenny Bednarek also secured sprint doubles, winning the men’s 100m in 9.85 seconds and the 200m in 19.52 seconds, earning a combined $300,000 for his performance. In middle-distance events, Switzerland’s Audrey Werro maintained her undefeated season by winning the women’s 800m in 1:55.88, earning $150,000. She finished ahead of Keely Hodgkinson, who took second place in 1:56.26 despite competing with a torn hamstring, and Femke Broeders-Bol, who finished third in 1:56.74. In the men’s 800m, Algeria’s Djamel Sedjati took the title, while Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi secured bronze. American sprinters dominated the short distances, with Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek both securing sprint doubles. Jefferson-Wooden won the 100m in 10.62 seconds and the 200m in 21.47 seconds. Bednarek claimed the men’s 100m in 9.85 seconds and the 200m in 19.52 seconds. The United States also saw success in 800m, while Likina Amebaw took the mixed 4x400m relay. women’s 5000m title. Other notable results winners included Alison dos Santos winning in the men’s 400m hurdles, Collen Kebinatshipi taking in the men’s 400m, and Josh Kerr winning the men’s 1500m. Australia’s Cameron Myers and Jessica Hull earned silver in the men’s 1500m and women’s 5000m, respectively. 1500m. Field event winners successes included Miltiadis Tentoglou in the men’s long jump and Gianmarco Tamberi in the high jump with a 2.37m clearance. clearance and Miltiadis Tentoglou in the men’s long jump. While the format received praise for its entertainment value, it sparked discussions regarding its distinction from traditional World Championships.

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  1. 2026-09-14 14:46 UTC Results of the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Champ
  2. 2026-09-14 13:55 UTC Audrey Werro and Keely Hodgkinson compete in Budapest
  3. 2026-09-14 00:23 UTC Audrey Werro and Keely Hodgkinson compete in Budapest
  4. 2026-09-13 21:44 UTC Audrey Werro and Keely Hodgkinson compete in Budapest
  5. 2026-09-13 21:12 UTC Audrey Werro and Keely Hodgkinson compete in Budapest
  6. 2026-09-12 22:12 UTC Audrey Werro and Keely Hodgkinson compete in Budapest
  7. 2026-08-24 19:51 UTC Keely Hodgkinson and Audrey Werro 800m world record bids
  8. 2026-08-21 21:48 UTC Keely Hodgkinson and Audrey Werro 800m world record bids
  9. 2026-08-20 19:39 UTC Keely Hodgkinson and Audrey Werro 800m world record bids
  10. 2026-08-17 03:13 UTC Keely Hodgkinson 800m world record bid
  11. 2026-08-15 07:05 UTC Keely Hodgkinson 800m world record bid
  12. 2026-08-14 21:33 UTC Keely Hodgkinson 800m world record bid
  13. 2026-08-14 18:02 UTC Keely Hodgkinson 800m world record bid
  14. 2026-08-13 12:31 UTC Keely Hodgkinson 800m world record bid
  15. 2026-08-09 19:22 UTC Keely Hodgkinson 800m world record bid
  16. 2026-08-04 11:29 UTC Hodgkinson 800m world record bid

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