The World Athletics Ultimate Championships 2026 delivered a packed day of action in Budapest, with the world’s best athletes battling for wins across the track and field.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Masai Russell were among the day’s standout winners, while Ja’Kobe Tharp edged fellow American Cordell Tinch by just 0.01 seconds in a thrilling men’s 110m hurdles finish.
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The United States picked up another victory in the mixed 4x100m relay, with Team USA coming out on top after a close battle with Jamaica.
Mondo Duplantis closed out Day 1 in style, winning the men’s pole vault and putting the finishing touch on an action-packed opening day. More action from the World Athletics Ultimate Championships continues this weekend in Budapest.
8:19 PM
Men's Pole Vault Closes Out Day 1
Mondo Duplantis Caps Day 1 With Men’s Pole Vault Victory
Armand Duplantis closes out Day 1 in style, clearing 6.20m to take the men’s pole vault title. Emmanouil Karalis followed at 6.15m, while Sondre Guttormsen, Kurtis Marschall and Zachery Bradford tied for third at 5.95m. Day 2 action continues tomorrow in Budapest with more of the world’s best track and field athletes taking the stage.
Men's Pole Vault Final Results
- 1. Armand DUPLANTIS - Sweden - 6.20
- 2. Emmanouil KARALIS - Greece - 6.15
- 3. Sondre GUTTORMSEN - Norway - 5.95
- 4. Kurtis MARSCHALL - Australia - 5.95
- 5. Zachery BRADFORD - United States - 5.95
- 6. Baptiste THIERY - France - 5.80
- 6. Sam KENDRICKS - United States - 5.80
- 8. Christopher NILSEN - United States - 5.80
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8:03 PM
Men's 110m Hurdles Final Results
Ja’Kobe Tharp Edges Cordell Tinch In Thrilling 110m Hurdles Finish
Ja’Kobe Tharp closes out the hurdle action with a thrilling victory, edging Cordell Tinch 12.94 to 12.95 in a photo finish. Bradley Franklin completed an all-American podium in third at 13.01, while Jason Joseph (false-started) and Jamal Britt were disqualified.
Men's 110m Hurdles Final Results
- 1. Ja'Kobe THARP - United States - 12.94
- 2. Cordell TINCH - United States - 12.95 SB
- 3. Bradley FRANKLIN - United States - 13.01
- 4. Trey CUNNINGHAM - United States - 13.08
- 5. Tatsuki ABE - Japan - 13.24
- 6. Rachid MURATAKE - Japan - 13.71
- 7. Jason JOSEPH - Switzerland - DQ (TR16.8)
- 8. Jamal BRITT - United States - DQ (TR22.6.2)
JA’KOBE THARP KNOWS WHEN TO DELIVER 🇺🇸
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) September 11, 2026
Ja’Kobe Tharp caps off a huge season with another title, winning the men’s 110m hurdles in 12.94 after already claiming the Diamond League crown last week.
Tharp led an American sweep, followed closely by Cordell Tinch in 12.95, Bradley… pic.twitter.com/3F91CMIeED7:46 PM
Women's Long Jump Final Results
Larissa Iapichino Takes Women’s Long Jump Victory
The women’s long jump has wrapped up in Budapest, with Larissa Iapichino producing the winning leap of 6.90m. Jazmin Sawyers followed in second at 6.78m, while Alyssa Jones narrowly missed out on second by just 0.01m, taking third at 6.77m.
Women's Long Jump Final Results
- 1. Larissa IAPICHINO - Italy - 6.90
- 2. Jazmin SAWYERS - Great Britain - 6.78
- 3. Alyssa JONES - United States - 6.77
- 4. Hilary KPATCHA - France - 6.73
- 5. Claire BRYANT - United States - 6.52
- 6. Agate DE SOUSA - Portugal - 6.47
- 7. Monae' NICHOLS - United States - 6.39
- 8. Marthe KOALA - Burkina Faso - 6.21
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7:42 PM
Men's 110m Hurdles Entry List
U.S. Hurdle Crew Ready To Close Out The Day
The final event of the day is almost here, with Ja’Kobe Tharp, Jamal Britt, and Cordell Tinch leading a loaded men’s 110m hurdles field that features six U.S. hurdlers.
Men's 110m Hurdles Entries
- Ja'Kobe THARP - United States - 12.75
- Jamal BRITT - United States - 12.86
- Cordell TINCH - United States - 13.00
- Trey CUNNINGHAM - United States - 12.98
- Orlando BENNETT - Jamaica - 13.15
- MURATAKE Rachid - Japan - 13.05
- Enrique LLOPIS - Spain - 13.31
- Demario PRINCE - Jamaica - 13.01
- Jason JOSEPH - Switzerland - 13.11
- Just KWAOU-MATHEY - France - 13.16
- IZUMIYA Shunsuke - Japan - 13.00
- Jakub SZYMAŃSKI - Poland - 13.26
- Jamar MARSHALL - United States - 13.04
- Tyler MASON - Jamaica - 13.30
- Bradley FRANKLIN - United States - 13.00
- ABE Tatsuki - Japan - 13.18
7:27 PM
Women's 100m Hurdles Final Results
Masai Russell Wins Women’s 100m Hurdles
Masai Russell is doing what she does best in Budapest! The world-record holder powered to the women’s 100m hurdles victory in 12.22, finishing ahead of Tobi Amusan and Nadine Visser.
Women's 100m Hurdles Final Results
- 1. Masai RUSSELL - United States - 12.22
- 2. Tobi AMUSAN - Nigeria - 12.34
- 3. Nadine VISSER - Netherlands - 12.39
- 4. Devynne CHARLTON - Bahamas - 12.40
- 5. Megan SIMMONDS - Jamaica - 12.42 SB
- 6. Alaysha JOHNSON - United States - 12.46
- 7. Pia SKRZYSZOWSKA - Poland - 12.52
- 8. Alia ARMSTRONG - United States - 12.77
7:18 PM
Women's 100m Hurdles About To Take Action
Masai Russell Ready For Women’s 100m Hurdles
It’s almost time for the women’s 100m hurdles, and all eyes are on Masai Russell. The world-record holder brings a 12.09 entry mark into a loaded field featuring Tobi Amusan and Devynne Charlton.
Women's 100m Hurdles Entries
- Masai RUSSELL - United States - 12.09
- Tobi AMUSAN - Nigeria - 12.23
- Devynne CHARLTON - Bahamas - 12.33
- Nadine VISSER - Netherlands - 12.34
- Alaysha JOHNSON - United States - 12.38
- Pia SKRZYSZOWSKA - Poland - 12.44
- Danielle WILLIAMS - Jamaica - 12.51
- Megan SIMMONDS - Jamaica - 12.43
- Rayniah JONES - United States - 12.43
- Demisha ROSWELL - Jamaica - 12.40
- Alia ARMSTRONG - United States - 12.38
- Ackera NUGENT - Jamaica - 12.56
- Kendra HARRISON - United States - 12.53
- Marione FOURIE - South Africa - 12.59
- Laeticia BAPTÉ - France - 12.60
- Luca KOZÁK - Hungary - 12.59
7:11 PM
Women's Long Jump Underway
Women’s Long Jump Brings More Field Event Action
The women’s long jump is underway in Budapest, with Larissa Iapichino and Alyssa Jones leading the field alongside a strong trio of U.S. jumpers.
Women's Long Jump Entries
- Larissa IAPICHINO - Italy - 7.12
- Agate DE SOUSA - Portugal - 7.00
- Monae' NICHOLS - United States - 6.95
- Alyssa JONES - United States - 7.09
- Hilary KPATCHA - France - 6.98
- Claire BRYANT - United States - 6.94
- Jazmin SAWYERS - Great Britain & Northern Ireland - 6.96
- Marthe KOALA - Burkina Faso - 6.77
6:52 PM
Men's 5000m Final Results
Jakob Ingebrigtsen Wins Men’s 5000m In Budapest!
Jakob Ingebrigtsen is a champion in Budapest! The Norwegian star powered through a thrilling final sprint to win the men’s 5000m in 12:59.24, edging Cole Hocker and Parker Wolfe.
Men's 5000m Final Results
- 1. Jakob INGEBRIGTSEN - Norway - 12:59.24 SB
- 2. Cole HOCKER - United States - 13:00.05 SB
- 3. Parker WOLFE - United States - 13:00.13
- 4. Biniam MEHARY - Ethiopia - 13:00.24
- 5. Nico YOUNG - United States - 13:00.26
- 6. Grant FISHER - United States - 13:00.34
- 7. Graham BLANKS - United States - 13:00.40
- 8. Egide NTAKARUTIMANA - Burundi - 13:01.91
- 9. Ky ROBINSON - Australia - 13:04.09
- 10. Jacob KROP - Kenya - 13:06.62
- 11. Cornelius KEMBOI - Kenya - 13:07.68
- Addisu YIHUNE - Ethiopia - DNF
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6:32 PM
Men's 5000m Coming Up: Entry List
Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Cole Hocker Headline Men’s 5000m Field
The men’s 5000m is coming up in Budapest, with Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Cole Hocker among the biggest names to watch alongside Grant Fisher and a strong U.S. contingent.
Men's 5000m Entries
- Addisu YIHUNE - Ethiopia - 12:47.62
- Parker WOLFE - United States - 12:49.45
- Cole HOCKER - United States - Not listed
- Graham BLANKS - United States - 12:47.98
- Grant FISHER - United States - 12:49.61
- Ky ROBINSON - Australia - 12:50.82
- Biniam MEHARY - Ethiopia - 12:47.78
- Nico YOUNG - United States - 12:48.12
- Jacob KROP - Kenya - 12:51.23
- Egide NTAKARUTIMANA - Burundi - 12:46.73
- Cornelius KEMBOI - Kenya - 12:47.29
- Jakob INGEBRIGTSEN - Norway - 13:15.29
6:27 PM
Women's High Jump Final Results
Yaroslava Mahuchikh Takes Women’s High Jump Crown
The women’s high jump has wrapped up in Budapest, with Yaroslava Mahuchikh clearing 1.99m to secure the victory. Nicola Olyslagers finished second at 1.95m, while Eleanor Patterson, Angelina Topić and Iryna Gerashchenko shared third at 1.91m.
Women's High Jump Final Results
- 1. Yaroslava MAHUCHIKH - Ukraine - 1.99
- 2. Nicola OLYSLAGERS - Australia - 1.95
- 3. Eleanor PATTERSON - Australia - 1.91
- 4. Angelina TOPIĆ - Serbia - 1.91
- 5. Iryna GERASHCHENKO - Ukraine - 1.91
- 6. Lamara DISTIN - Jamaica - 1.86
- 6. Maria ŻODZIK - Poland - 1.86
- 6. Yuliia LEVCHENKO - Ukraine - 1.86
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6:08 PM
Men's Hammer Throw Final Results
Merlin Hummel Claims Men’s Hammer Throw Victory
The men’s hammer throw has come to a close in Budapest, with Merlin Hummel delivering the winning mark of 81.46m to take the top spot. Bence Halász followed in second at 80.30m, while Mykhaylo Kokhan rounded out the podium with 78.90m.
Men's Hammer Throw Final Results
- 1. Merlin HUMMEL - Germany - 81.46
- 2. Bence HALÁSZ - Hungary - 80.30
- 3. Mykhaylo KOKHAN - Ukraine - 78.90
- 4. Yann CHAUSSINAND - France - 78.36
- 5. Volodymyr MYSLYVČUK - Czechia - 78.19
- 6. Paweł FAJDEK - Poland - 76.11
- 7. Rudy WINKLER - United States - 75.86
- Ethan KATZBERG - Canada - NM
MERLIN HUMMEL IS ULTIMATE 🏆🇩🇪
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Merlin Hummel wins the men’s hammer throw at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships with a throw of 81.46m.
Olympic champion Ethan Katzberg fouled on his first two attempts, ending the competition with no mark.
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Men's Pole Vault Entries
Men’s Pole Vault Set To Take Flight In Budapest
The men’s pole vault is next, with Armand Duplantis and Emmanouil Karalis leading the field alongside U.S. vaulters Sam Kendricks, Christopher Nilsen and Zachery Bradford.
Men's Pole Vault Entries
- Armand DUPLANTIS - Sweden - 6.31 i
- Emmanouil KARALIS - Greece - 6.20
- Kurtis MARSCHALL - Australia - 6.00
- Sondre GUTTORMSEN - Norway - 6.06 i
- Sam KENDRICKS - United States - 5.95
- Christopher NILSEN - United States - 5.92
- Baptiste THIERY - France - 5.93
- Zachery BRADFORD - United States - 6.01 i
5:21 PM
Men's Hammer Throw Entries
Men’s Hammer Throw Gets Underway In Budapest
The battle for the men’s hammer throw is also underway, with Bence Halász entering as the top-ranked thrower at 84.25m and Ethan Katzberg close behind at 83.64m.'
Men's Hammer Throw Entries
- Ethan KATZBERG - Canada - 83.64
- Bence HALÁSZ - Hungary - 84.25
- Merlin HUMMEL - Germany - 81.74
- Mykhaylo KOKHAN - Ukraine - 82.38
- Rudy WINKLER - United States - 81.12
- Yann CHAUSSINAND - France - 82.44
- Paweł FAJDEK - Poland - 82.09
- Volodymyr MYSLYVČUK - Czechia - 80.69
5:17 PM
Women's High Jump Entries
Women’s High Jump Takes Center Stage In Budapest
The women’s high jump is underway at the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championships, with Yaroslava Mahuchikh leading the field at 2.03m ahead of Nicola Olyslagers and Eleanor Patterson.
Women's High Jump Entries
- Nicola OLYSLAGERS - Australia - 2.02
- Yaroslava MAHUCHIKH - Ukraine - 2.03 i
- Yuliia LEVCHENKO - Ukraine - 1.99
- Eleanor PATTERSON - Australia - 2.02
- Angelina TOPIĆ - Serbia - 2.00 i
- Maria ŻODZIK - Poland - 1.98 i
- Iryna GERASHCHENKO - Ukraine - 2.00
- Lamara DISTIN - Jamaica - 1.98
5:14 PM
Mixed 4x100m Relay Final Results
United States Wins Mixed 4x100m Relay In Budapest
- 1. United States - 39.64 PB
- 2. Jamaica - 39.72
- 3. Great Britain & NI - 40.26
- 4. Canada - 40.34
- 5. Spain - 40.65
- 6. Germany - 40.85
- 7. Hungary - 41.21 PB
- 8. Netherlands - 41.31
The United States opened the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championships with a mixed 4x100m relay victory, clocking 39.64 for a personal best.
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5:00 PM
Mixed 4x100m Relay Set To Open World Athletics Ultimate Championships
Mixed 4x100m Relay Entries
- Jamaica - 39.62
- Great Britain & Northern Ireland - 39.97
- Canada - 40.07
- Germany - 40.11
- Netherlands - 40.20
- Nigeria - 40.24
- United States - 40.33
- Spain - 40.42
- Hungary - 41.74
The mixed 4x100m relay is set to kick off the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest, with Jamaica leading the entries.
4:52 PM
World Athletics Ultimate Championships Schedule
Friday, September 11
- 1:08 PM ET - Mixed 4x100m Relay Final
- 1:13 PM ET - Women’s High Jump Final
- 1:19 PM ET - Men’s 400m Semifinal
- 1:23 PM ET - Men’s Hammer Throw Final
- 1:38 PM ET - Women’s 400m Semifinal
- 2:04 PM ET - Women’s 100m Hurdles Semifinal
- 2:08 PM ET - Men’s Pole Vault Final
- 2:21 PM ET - Men’s 110m Hurdles Semifinal
- 2:36 PM ET - Men’s 5000m Final
- 2:53 PM ET - Women’s Long Jump Final
- 2:57 PM ET - Women’s 800m Semifinal
- 3:20 PM ET - Women’s 100m Hurdles Final
- 3:49 PM ET - Men’s 110m Hurdles Final
4:51 PM
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