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World Athletics Ultimate Championship 2026: Full list of athletes in action

Bringing together the world's top-ranked athletes, the inaugural Ultimate Championship takes place from 11 to 13 September. Find out which athletes will be on the start line below.

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By Olympics.com

08 September 2026 00:56 GMT+39 min read

The world's top sprinters, hurdles, distance runner, jumpers and throwers will descend on Budapest, Hungary, for the first-ever World Athletics Ultimate Championship from 11-13 September.

The Gyula Zsivotzky National Athletics Centre will take centre stage as the crème de la crème of track & field compete for glory across 26 individual events - 13 for men and 13 for women - plus two relays.

Those invited to compete at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship include the reigning world, Olympic and Diamond League champions - who earned automatic berths - as well as those who have qualified via their world ranking and a small number of exceptional invitations.

Unlike the World Championships, no medals will be on the line, but each athlete who wins an individual event will receive their own trophy and the title of “Ultimate Champion”.

Find the full list of invited athletes by below, sorted by gender and event, along with how you can watch the entire event live.

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