Field Stars to Watch Ahead of World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest

Ahead of the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship to be held in Budapest, the standout field event stars who will compete in the event and draw attention with their performances have been announced.

Mondo Duplantis's Performance

Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis continues to draw attention with his impressive recent successes. Having broken a new world record with a mark of 6.31 meters in March, the athlete is among the favorites in the competitions in Budapest.

Yaroslava Mahuchikh's Return

Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh returned to her home country upon her coach's advice to refresh her training routine. She demonstrated that she has maintained her form with a season-best mark of 2.03 meters achieved in her home country in January.

Ethan Katzberg's Success

Canadian hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg is known for his successes at the Gyula Zsivotzky National Athletics Centre in Budapest. Having executed a throw of 83.64 meters in Budapest this season, the athlete is in a strong, ambitious position.

Thea LaFond's Rise

Dominican triple jumper Thea LaFond improved her national record with a mark of 15.25 meters recorded in Zagreb. Following her past successes, the athlete will also contend for medals at this event.

Miltiadis Tentoglou's Form

Greek long jumper Miltiadis Tentoglou set the standard for the 2026 season with a jump of 8.66 meters achieved in Volos in July. The athlete is returning to Budapest, where he won the world title in 2023.

Yan Ziyi's Breakthrough

Chinese young javelin thrower Yan Ziyi placed second on the all-time list with her throw of 71.74 meters at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Xiamen. The young athlete draws attention with her consistent performance throughout the season.