Alison dos Santos wins 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship
Having set a world record less than 20 days ago and remaining undefeated this season, Brazilian Alison dos Santos secured another victory in the 400m hurdles. This Sunday (Sep. 13), Alison, also known as Piu, was the fastest among the world’s best athletes competing in the first edition of the Ultimate World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary. Piu crossed the finish line in 45.98…
Brazilian athlete Alison dos Santos, also known as Piu, claimed victory at the inaugural 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship held in Budapest, Hungary. The 400m hurdles specialist set a new world record time of 45.98 seconds, outperforming her main rivals, American Rai Benjamin who finished with a time of 46.40 seconds and Norwegian Karsten Warholm with a time of 46.78 seconds.
Brazilian competitor Matheus Lima finished the race in seventh place with a time of 48.67 seconds. Speaking after the race, Piu expressed her satisfaction, saying, "I ran fast, had great results, and wanted to end the season on a high note. The atmosphere was great here in Budapest. I loved the energy from the fans; it was incredible...
Now it's time to celebrate!" This marked Piu's first competition of the year against Rai Benjamin, the 2024 Olympic champion in the 400m hurdles. Since then, the American has shifted her focus towards the 400m dash. The World Athletics Ultimate Championship is set to be held biennially, gathering elite athletes including Olympic and world champions, Diamond League winners, and top-ranked competitors.
Following her record-breaking performance, World Athletics crowned Piu as the "New King of the 400m Hurdles".
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