Three nights. 28 titles. Ultimate history made
The World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 26 reached a thrilling climax on Sunday (13) as Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and US compatriot Kenny Bednarek completed sprint doubles in the last track finals of the competition.
On the final day of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, two American athletes sealed their sprint doubles. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden claimed victory in the 200m event, outpacing Gabby Thomas with a time of 21.47 seconds. This achievement propelled Jefferson-Wooden to third place on the world all-time list. Kenny Bednarek also secured a gold medal, winning the men's 200m with a world-leading time of 19.52 seconds.
In the men's 400m hurdles, Brazil's Alison dos Santos shattered the world record, clocking 45.98 seconds. Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi dominated the men's high jump, clearing the bar at an impressive 2.37 meters. Great Britain & NI's Josh Kerr extended his record-breaking season by winning the men's 1500m race in 3:29.35.
Ethiopia's Likina Amebaw showcased her dominance in track and field by winning the women's 5000m race, finishing a mere two seconds ahead of her closest competitor. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage set a new Hungarian all-comers' record in the men's javelin, clearing a distance of 91.09 meters.
Saly Sarr of Senegal claimed the women's triple jump title, narrowly edging out her rivals with a leap of 15.06 meters. In other events, USA's Jasmine Jones secured a season's best in the women's 400m hurdles with a time of 52.45 seconds. The USA men's 4x400m relay team emerged victorious with a time of 3:08.32. Finally, Algeria's Djamel Sedjati showcased his speed in the men's 800m race, finishing in 1:41.91.
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