Glitzy innovations but Duplantis still wins - new Ultimate Championship begins
The Ultimate Championship is posed as something different in athletics, but some things stay the same - pole vault star Armand Duplantis taking centre stage.
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Notable Quotes
"I approached this event with a combination of a lot of nerves and excitement."
— Armand Duplantis , Athlete
"I really enjoyed it. I felt like I had a bit more in me but this competition was always a bonus for me."
— Jazmin Sawyers , Athlete
Key People
Swedish pole vault star and world record holder.
Emmanouil Karalis is a Greek pole vaulter known for competing at high levels.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen is a two-time Olympic gold medallist known for his success in the 1500m and 5000m.
English long jumper who recently won gold at the Commonwealth Games.
Keely Hodgkinson is a British middle-distance runner who recently broke the women's indoor 800m world record.
Masai Russell is the Olympic champion in the 100m hurdles and recently broke the world record in her event.
Yaroslava Mahuchikh is a Ukrainian high jumper and world champion.
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The Ultimate Championship is posed as something different in athletics, but some things stay the same - pole vault star Armand Duplantis taking centre stage.
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