The New Face of Athletics? The just concluded Ultimate Championship has left many in the athletics world buzzing about its future.
As I watched Armand Duplantis dominate yet another competition, it's hard not to wonder if this is more of the same or a genuine attempt to shake things up.
One notable aspect of the new format is its emphasis on spectacle over substance. The elaborate lighting and augmented reality displays may have wowed the crowd, but their impact on athletes themselves remains unclear.