Mondo can sing, too: Duplantis releases ‘Gold’ as anthem for Ultimate Championship
Summary
Swedish pole vaulter Armand “Mondo” Duplantis has released a song called “Gold” to serve as the anthem for the new Ultimate Championship track and field event. The Ultimate Championship will take place in Budapest from September 11-13, 2026, featuring top athletes and offering a $10 million prize fund.Key Facts
- Armand Duplantis is a two-time Olympic champion and the current world record holder in pole vault.
- Duplantis released the song “Gold” with World Athletics as the anthem for the Ultimate Championship.
- The Ultimate Championship will be held in Budapest with events over three evenings from September 11-13, 2026.
- The event offers a total prize fund of $10 million, with gold medalists in individual events earning $150,000 each.
- Duplantis wrote “Gold” with Carl Silvergran and Oscar Chase; Chase also produced the song.
- Duplantis has been involved in music for several years and released his first single, “Bop,” in 2025.
- He uses music as a hobby and therapy to balance sports with other interests.
- Duplantis will perform “Gold” live at the event’s closing ceremony to connect fans in the stadium and worldwide.
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