World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 2026: Masai Russell (USA) wins the women's 100m hurdles final (approx. September 12, 2026, confirmed by World Athletics by September 13, 2026)
Hit
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Published on 8. September 2026
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Predicted for 12. September 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
Masai Russell (USA) is the dominant favorite: she set a world record of 12.09s at the Weltklasse Zürich on August 27, 2026, and holds four of the seven fastest times in history. She is unbeaten throughout the entire 2026 season and publicly stated on September 3, 2026 that she still has 'more in the tank.' Rivals (Alaysha Johnson USA, Cyréna Samba-Mayela FRA, Ditaji Kambundji SUI, Luca Kozák HUN) trail significantly. No Polymarket market found; own estimate of 72% based on complete seasonal dominance.
Data basis for this prediction
- Masai Russell WR 12,09 s, Weltklasse Zürich, 27. August 2026 (olympics.com / FloTrack)
- Reuters/WHBL: 'Russell senses more to come after world record', 3. September 2026
- World Athletics Budapest 2026: Starterliste 100 m H Frauen (worldathletics.org, Sept 2026)
- Athletics Weekly: 'Ones to Watch' Budapest 26 – Russell als klare Favoritin (2026)
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Masai Russell (USA) gewann das 100m-Hürden-Finale der Frauen in 12,22 s. Bestätigt durch Olympics.com und World Athletics-Ergebnisseiten.
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