Tebogo is among the Olympic champions and is guaranteed an automatic spot at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in 2026.
Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo has set his sights on the newly announced World Athletics Ultimate Championship, expressing his enthusiasm for the high-stakes competition.
World Athletics unveiled the roadmap for the event on Friday, marking a significant addition to the global athletics calendar for 2026.
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Tebogo, fresh off a historic Olympic season, shared his excitement on Instagram, writing, “Going head-to-head against the best in the world is the ultimate rush. I’m ready for the challenge. Are you?”
The Botswana sprinter is coming off a groundbreaking victory, becoming the first African man to win gold in the 200m at the Paris Olympics.
Tebogo edged out American stars Kenny Bednarek and Noah Lyles to achieve the feat, cementing his place as one of the world’s elite sprinters.
The inaugural Ultimate Championship will take place at the Budapest National Athletics Centre, bringing together over 400 top-tier athletes across various disciplines.
The competition promises to be star-studded, as Olympic and World Champions are guaranteed entry, ensuring fierce head-to-head battles.
The event will feature key track races such as the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, and 5000m, alongside high hurdles, 400m hurdles, and exciting relays like the 4x100m and the 4x400m mixed relay.
Field events will include the pole vault, high jump, long jump, triple jump, hammer throw, and javelin, highlighting the versatility of talent on display.
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Athletes will compete for a share of an impressive US$10 million prize pool, with $150,000 awarded to each ultimate champion in their discipline.
The combination of high stakes and elite talent has already set the stage for what promises to be a thrilling spectacle.