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Duplantis launches 'Gold' anthem for Ultimate Championship in Budapest

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:36 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Duplantis launches 'Gold' anthem for Ultimate Championship in Budapest

Summary

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis released his song 'Gold' as the official anthem for the Ultimate Championship, set to take place in Budapest from September 11-13. The event features a prize fund of $10 million and will showcase elite athletes including Olympic and world champions. Duplantis, a two-time Olympic champion and world-record holder, aims to connect fans through music and sports. He will perform 'Gold' live during the championship, which is designed to highlight the talents of prominent athletes on and off the track.

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By the Numbers

•Duplantis wrote 'Gold' to represent the spirit of athletics.
•The Ultimate Championship will feature multiple evening sessions.
•Gold medalists will earn $150,000 in individual events.
•The anthem enhances the championship's broadcast and fan experience.
•Duplantis's music career includes his first single released in 2025.

Latest Updates

10:36 AMYahoo Sports — Mondo Duplantis song 'Gold' released as World Athletics Ultimate Championship anthem
10:01 AMYahoo Sports — Mondo can sing, too: Duplantis releases 'Gold' as anthem for Ultimate Championship

What they're saying

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Swedish pole vaulter Armand “Mondo” Duplantis is singing about his favorite color in a promotion for the first Ultimate Championship. The two-time Olympic champion released “Gold” with World Athletics on Friday as the anthem of the upcoming meet that boasts a total prize fund of $10 million. Ultimate Championship will be staged in Budapest from Sept. 11-13 showcasing Olympic, world and Diamond League champions over three evening sessions.
— Yahoo Sports