Kenny Bednarek competes in the World Athletics Ultimate Championship this weekend

Kenny Bednarek is set to compete in the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, held in Budapest from September 11-13. The 27-year-old sprinter enters the meet as a favorite for the 200m and a contender in the 100m. Despite earning multiple silver medals at the Olympic and World Championship levels, Bednarek has yet to secure an individual gold medal in a major championship event. He enters the competition following two strong 200m performances this year, each timed at 19.62 seconds. The field for the 100m includes world champion Oblique Seville, while Noah Lyles will attend the event as a spectator due to injury. Bednarek’s schedule includes the 100m on Saturday and the 200m on Sunday, with all events broadcast on NBC Sports and Peacock.

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