World Athletics Ultimate Championship 2026 LIVE: Keely Hodgkinson, Amy Hunt, Georgia Hunter Bell in action
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Key Points:
- Brazil's Alison Dos Santos is a major favorite in the men's 400m hurdles semi-finals after recently breaking the world record with a time of 45.80 seconds in Zurich.
- In the women's pole vault final, Sandi Morris impressed by clearing 4.90m, matching her personal best, while competitors Angelica Moser and Hana Moll remain contenders after clearing 4.85m.
- Klaudia Kazimierska won the women's 1500m final with a time of 3:57.55, narrowly beating Georgia Hunter Bell, who finished second and is aiming for a fourth major title in 2026.
- In the men's 100m semi-finals, Oblique Seville is the favorite after a strong performance, with Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu also competing in a highly competitive field.
- Great Britain's Imani Lansiquot praised the World Athletics Ultimate Championship for its celebratory atmosphere and the platform it provides for athletes, highlighting the event's positive impact on the sport.
