World Ultimate Championships 2026: Day 1 Recap & Highlights | Presented by HOKA & Fleet Feet

Day 1 of the inaugural World Ultimate Championships is officially in the books, and FloTrack’s Nia Gibson and Justin Gatlin break down all the action from Budapest.

We crowned our first champions of the night, including Masai Russell in the women’s 100m hurdles, JaKobe Tharp in the men’s 110m hurdles, and Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the men’s 5000m.

Plus, we look ahead to Day 2, including Rai Benjamin’s pursuit of the ultimate double as he prepares for the men’s 400m final and 400m hurdles semifinal.

Watch the full Day 1 recap for all the biggest moments, results, storylines and what to watch for next at the 2026 World Ultimate Championships.

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