{
  "id": 2490949,
  "title": "Duplantis hits the high notes for athletics anthem",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/duplantis-hits-the-high-notes-for-athletics-anthem",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T03:22:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2026/08/1516429/duplantis-hits-high-notes-athletics-anthem"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Armand Mondo Duplantis has transformed the pole vault and now he has sung the official anthem for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. The song, \"Gold\", is composed and performed by the world record holder, reigning world and Olympic champion Duplantis, who is 26 years old. Duplantis stated that the song aims to represent something bigger than oneself, echoing the shared experience of athletes on the track - representing family, team, and coaches. He expressed his love for the concept that music and sports unite people in the best way. The anthem will be featured in the broadcast and live event sounds of the three-day championship, which takes place from September 12 to 14 in Budapest. The event, with a prize pool of $10 million, is a new competition where Olympic champions, world champions, Diamond League winners, and the year's top-ranked athletes compete for the title of champion of champions.",
  "summary": "PARIS: Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis has revolutionised the pole vault and now the Swede has sung the official anthem for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship taking place in Budapest next month.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}