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Duplantis Releases “Gold” Anthem for 2026 Hungary Meet

8/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Swedish pole vaulter Armand “Mondo” Duplantis released “Gold” as the official anthem for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Hungary.
The inaugural championship runs September 11-13, 2026 at Budapest’s main stadium and features a $10 million prize pool.
Gold-medal winners will receive $150,000 and Duplantis will perform “Gold” live to close the competition on September 13.

History

Historical Context

1991 IAAF World Championships in Tokyo (Aug 23–Sep 1) hosted 1,517 athletes from 167 nations and was the first global meet after German reunification, featuring a unified German team. Mike Powell’s long-jump record broke Bob Beamon’s 1968 mark, highlighting the event’s impact. Budapest will host the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in 2026, extending that commercial growth.

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Story summary

Swedish pole vaulter Armand “Mondo” Duplantis released “Gold” as the official anthem for the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Hungary.
The inaugural championship runs September 11-13, 2026 at Budapest’s main stadium and features a $10 million prize pool.
Gold-medal winners will receive $150,000 and Duplantis will perform “Gold” live to close the competition on September 13.

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