Big Names Absent as New Championships Begin | Jamaica News

The Ultimate Championships kick off this Friday in Budapest, gathering top track and field talent—but big names like Noah Lyles, Sydney McLaughlin, Tara Davis-Woodhall, and Faith Kipyegon are missing. Former champion Donovan Bailey admits the absence of stars may dull the event’s early buzz, but he’s confident rising talent will deliver thrilling performances—and serious cash prizes. With $150K up for grabs and a new title on the line, this invitational could reshape athletes’ careers, even without Olympic-level headliners. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d009d8aacd94a9d6