On Sunday 13 February, the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest concluded with a flurry of headline‑making performances. Melissa Jefferson‑Wooden captured the 200m title, beating Gabby Thomas in 21.47 seconds to climb to third on the all‑time list. Her compatriot, Kenny Bednarek, mirrored the feat on the men's side, clocking a world‑leading 19.52 to secure the 200m crown.
Alison dos Santos of Brazil won the 400m hurdles in 45.98, the third‑fastest time ever recorded, while Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi took the high‑jump title with a 2.37m clearance that matched the world lead.
Other highlights included Great Britain & Northern Ireland’s Josh Kerr winning the 1500m in 3:29.35, Ethiopia’s Likina Amebaw dominating the women’s 5000m, and Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage setting a Hungarian all‑comers’ record of 91.09m in the javelin.
USA’s Jasmine Jones earned the women’s 400m hurdles with a season best of 52.45, and the United States won the mixed 4x400m relay in 3:08.32. Algeria’s Djamel Sedjati finished the men’s 800m in 1:41.91.
The championship’s final day showcased the breadth of global talent and set the stage for the next generation of track and field stars.
