Greek pole vaulter with national records and European indoor gold
Audrey Werro leads as the Diamond League heads to Zurich, with Keely Hodgkinson withdrawing due to readiness concerns. Dos Santos and Russell have set world-leading times, while Duplantis and Karalis push for 6.32m in pole vault.
In Zurich, Dos Santos and Russell set world records in sprint hurdles, with Werro nearing a 800m world record. Duplantis clears 6.25m in a high-stakes pole vault, as Wanyonyi claims a world-leading 800m time; crowd witnesses multiple all-time moments.
Davis-Woodhall has been sidelined by a severe concussion from a head-on crash while en route to training. She remains uncertain for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest as doctors pursue a full recovery and her team weighs readiness for the event.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen has won the inaugural Ultimate Championships 5,000m in 12:59.24, earning $150,000. The event also featured other champions, including Duplantis and Russell, with a $10m prize fund and a range of record attempts.
Athletes at the Ultimate Championship have secured $150,000 first prizes, reshaping how track and field rewards performance. Competitors across sprints, distance and field events have delivered standout results amidst a star-studded field.
Keely Hodgkinson wins the Athlos 800m in London wearing a Nike-designed full-body speed suit, a move blending fashion and science. The event, London’s debut for Athlos, features top women’s track stars, a $1.05m prize pot, and a push to reinvent athletics’ appeal beyond major championships.