Swedish pole vaulter Armand “Mondo” Duplantis has unveiled a new track titled “Gold” in collaboration with World Athletics for the upcoming Ultimate Championship, which offers a substantial prize pool of $10 million. The event is set to take place in Budapest from September 11-13, featuring top athletes from the Olympics, world championships, and Diamond League across three evening sessions. Winners of individual events will walk away with $150,000 in prize money.

Duplantis, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and world-record holder, shared that he has a passion for music and aims to achieve a Grammy award in the future. His latest single, “Gold,” co-written with Carl Silvergran and Oscar Chase and produced by Chase, symbolizes the idea of representing something greater than oneself, a sentiment that resonates with the spirit of sportsmanship.

The music video for “Gold,” shot in Budapest, includes nostalgic footage of Duplantis during his early athletic endeavors. The athlete from Louisiana has expressed that music serves as a form of therapy for him, offering a refreshing escape from the intense world of sports.

During the Ultimate Championship, Duplantis’s anthem “Gold” will be integrated into the event’s broadcast and live experience, fostering a global connection among fans. The event, endorsed by World Athletics President Sebastian Coe as a platform to showcase athletes’ talents beyond the track, will also feature a live performance of “Gold” by Duplantis to conclude the championship.

The Ultimate Championship is slated to be a recurring biennial spectacle, highlighting the skills and passions of top athletes like Duplantis on a grand stage.