$10m on line at inaugural Ultimate Championship
The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship begins on Friday. From the global stars competing to how it all works - here is everything you need to know.
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"It is an attempt to just start experimenting a bit and innovating, with an event that will determine who really is the best of the best."
— Sebastian Coe , Executive
Key People
Swedish pole vault star and world record holder.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen is a two-time Olympic gold medallist known for his success in the 1500m and 5000m.
Josh Kerr is a British middle-distance runner aiming to break the mile world record.
Noah Lyles is the defending Olympic 100m champion and a top sprinter.
President of World Athletics.
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The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship begins on Friday. From the global stars competing to how it all works - here is everything you need to know.
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