Dalilah Muhammad announces retirement before World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Dalilah Muhammad announces retirement before World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest
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Olympic gold medalist Dalilah Muhammad confirmed that the upcoming World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest will be the final meet of her professional track career. The 36-year-old hurdler, who previously held the 400m hurdles world record, joins elite athletes for the three-day competition starting September 11. Muhammad enters the event with a season-best time of 53.16 seconds, currently ranking fifth globally. The inaugural championship features a $10 million prize pool, offering $150,000 to winners of individual events. Her career includes an Olympic gold medal from 2016 and a world title in 2019. The competition schedule includes 400m hurdles semifinals on Saturday followed by the final on Sunday.

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  • Dalilah Muhammad retires following the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
  • The three-day event runs from September 11 to September 13.
  • Individual event winners receive $150,000 from a $10 million prize pool.
  • Muhammad holds a 2026 season-best time of 53.16 seconds in the 400m hurdles.
  • The 400m hurdles final is scheduled for Sunday.
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  • 4:39 PMYahoo SportsDalilah Muhammad to finish golden career at World Athletics Ultimate Championship
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Dalilah Muhammad won Olympic gold and a world championship, plus broke the world record in the 400m hurdles twice.

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