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Budapest hosts the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Budapest hosts the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships

Summary

The World Athletics Ultimate Championship begins today, September 11, at the Gyula Zsivotzky National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary. The three-day event concludes on September 13 and features top track and field athletes. A highly anticipated women's 100m race includes 2024 Olympic champion Julien Alfred, 2025 World champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, and 2023 World champion Sha'Carri Richardson. Richardson enters the competition following her third U.S. 100m title victory in July. Live coverage of the tournament is available on Peacock, NBC, and NBCSN. The women's 100m semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, September 12, at 1:04 PM ET, with the final occurring later that day at 2:38 PM ET.

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•The World Athletics Ultimate Championship runs from September 11 through September 13 in Budapest.
•Women's 100m semifinals take place Saturday, September 12, at 1:04 PM ET.
•The 100m final follows on Saturday, September 12, at 2:38 PM ET.
•Live broadcast coverage is available on Peacock, NBC, and NBCSN throughout the weekend.

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