World Ultimates Day 3: Josh Kerr wins 1500, Jefferson-Wooden 21.47 Double, Bednarek sweep, Sedjati

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Josh Kerr completed a career-defining slam, capping World Indoors, a mile world record, Commonwealth gold, and now the World Ultimate 1500m title in a single season, edging Cam Myers while three Americans (Hobbs Kessler, Cole Hocker, Yared Nuguse) going 3-4-5..

Djamel Sedjati dethroned Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the 800, with Brandon Miller narrowly missing a top 3 ending a breakout year.

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden dominated both sprints, running the third-fastest 200m ever, while Gabby Thomas took silver into a headwind. Post-race, Thomas doubled down on her stance that coaches banned for doping should face lifetime bans — a pointed comment given her own competitors train under Dennis Mitchell.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen's 5000m win and his simmering rivalry with Kerr rounded out a jam-packed, three-day World Ultimate Championships debut in Budapest.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro and Meet Overview
04:37 Men's 1500m: Josh Kerr Completes The Slam
08:01 American Milers Battle For The Podium
12:37 Josh Kerr's Historic 2026 Season
17:34 Jakob Ingebrigtsen Vs Josh Kerr Debate
22:40 Cole Hocker's Rough Night
28:30 Men's 800m: Sedjati Upsets Wanyonyi
35:05 Brandon Miller's Breakout Season
41:44 Sponsor Break And Supporters Club
42:44 Women's 5000m: Likina Amebaw Wins
48:42 Men's 400m Hurdles: Dos Santos Sub-46 Again
51:06 Kenny Bednarek completes 100/200 sweep
54:06 Women's 200m: Jefferson-Wooden Vs Gabby Thomas
61:47 Gabby Thomas Speaks On Doping Coaches
68:15 Budapest Wrap-Up And Season Awards

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