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World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 2026: Ja'Kobe Tharp (USA) wins the men's 110m hurdles final (approx. September 11, 2026, confirmed by World Athletics by September 11, 2026)

Hit ✦ AI-generated prediction Published on 7. September 2026 · Predicted for 11. September 2026 · Based on: Statistical Pattern

Probability

42%

Ja'Kobe Tharp (USA) broke the world record in the 110m hurdles earlier this summer and is the standout sprint-hurdler of the 2026 season. According to World Athletics and Athletics Weekly, the field remains highly competitive: world champion Cordell Tinch (USA) and former world record holder Grant Holloway (USA) are also qualified. The American trio splits the winning chances broadly evenly; no dedicated Polymarket market available for this individual race. Tharp as world record holder and season leader is rated the slight favorite.

Data basis for this prediction

World Athletics Budapest 2026: 'Ultimate clashes: men's track' feature (2026)
Athletics Weekly: 'Budapest beckons: ones to watch at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship' (2026)
World Athletics: 'Finals rundown and qualified athletes – 500 days countdown' (2026)

Verdict: Hit

Ja'Kobe Tharp (USA) gewann tatsächlich das 110m-Hürden-Finale der Männer bei der World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 2026 am 11. September 2026 mit 12.94 Sekunden – nur 0.01 Sekunden vor Cordell Tinch (12.95). Die Vorhersage war korrekt: Tharp als Weltrekordhalter und Saisonführender setzte sich knapp durch. Quellen: worldathletics.org ('Tharp times finish to perfection to win Ultimate 110m hurdles title') und NBC Sports ('Ja'Kobe Tharp wins men's 110m hurdles at World Athletics by 0.01 seconds').

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