The Ultimate Championship will feature elite athletes competing for a record $10 million prize pot. Admission is based on past achievements, not country quotas. Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen will face off in the 1500m final.

Gianmarco Tamberi returns to Budapest for the high jump, where he won the world title in 2023. The event will also see the largest prize money in history, with $150,000 for gold. No medals will be awarded; instead, champions receive a trophy. Read more racing coverage.

The championship introduces new formats and presentations, including a jump-off for ties and a blacked-out infield. Mondo Duplantis has composed the official anthem, which he will perform at the closing ceremony. Related: Kerr and Ingebrigtsen to Clash in Ultimate Championship 1500m.

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