# Athletics: Pole vault world record holder Armand Duplantis is excited over the prospect of fulfilling an ambassadorial role for next year’s inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship. The Swedish-American athlete had just set his 13th world record in the item and also won two Olympic gold medals. He had been named Star Athlete for the championship. The event will take place in Budapest, Hungary, at the end of the 2026 season, and then every two years. Prize money for the first year will be 175-million-rand.
Athletics: Duplantis will be Star Athlete for inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship