Key Contenders Ahead of the Budapest 2026 Men's High Jump Final
The men's high jump competition as part of the World Athletics Ultimate Championships will feature prominent athletes such as world leader JuVaughn Harrison and surprise champion Mateusz Kołodziejski.
The men's high jump final, to be held as part of the World Athletics Ultimate Championships, will take place on Sunday, September 13, and the world's best athletes will take to the runway for medals.
Competition Date and Strong Contenders
The men's high jump final will take place on Sunday, September 13 at 19:04, and the season's most assertive names will compete for medals in Budapest.
The competition features Mateusz Kołodziejski, Oleh Doroshchuk, Jan Štefela, JuVaughn Harrison, Tyus Wilson, Erick Portillo, Romaine Beckford, and Gianmarco Tamberi.
Season's Best Belongs to Harrison
American athlete JuVaughn Harrison holds the 2026 season's world lead with his mark of 2.34 meters achieved in Monaco on August 5.
Kołodziejski's Surprise Success
Polish athlete Mateusz Kołodziejski managed to secure his ticket to Budapest at the last moment by winning the Diamond League Final in Brussels.
Tamberi Returns to Budapest
Italian athlete Gianmarco Tamberi is returning to Budapest, where he won a silver medal three years ago and earned a wildcard entry after claiming the European title.
Other Notable Competitors and Absentees
Ukrainian Oleh Doroshchuk, who won the World Indoor Championships in Toruń in March, is also among the candidates competing for the championship.
Major names such as Hamish Kerr and Woo Sanghyeok will not be present in this major season-ending final.
Historical Record and Statistics
The men's high jump world record is held by Cuban athlete Javier Sotomayor with his mark of 2.45 meters jumped in Salamanca on July 27, 1993.