Armand Duplantis releases song for Ultimate Championship in Budapest
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:57 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis has launched 'Gold', the official anthem for the inaugural Ultimate Championship, set for September 11-13 in Budapest. Duplantis, a two-time Olympic champion and three-time world champion, highlighted the connection between music and sports as a unifying force. The event will showcase top athletes with a $10 million prize pool. Duplantis will perform the song live at the conclusion of the championship. He has previously released multiple tracks, with 'Gold' reflecting his experiences and career.
- •Ultimate Championship scheduled for September 11-13 in Budapest.
- •Duplantis wrote and performed the anthem ‘Gold’ for the event.
- •The championship features a $10 million prize pool.
- •Duplantis will perform live at the event's conclusion.
- •He has previously released five other songs alongside his athletics career.
- 12:57 PMBBC Sport — Duplantis releases song for Ultimate Championship
"Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis says "music and sport bring people together in the best way as he releases 'Gold' for the upcoming inaugural Ultimate Championship.
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