The Zambian sprint star delivered another outstanding performance on 14 July 2026, crossing the finish line in 44.02 seconds to claim victory and retain the title he won in 2025.
Samukonga improved on his previous winning time of 44.11 seconds from last year’s edition, underlining his consistency among the world’s top one-lap runners. The result also adds another major achievement to the career of the Olympic bronze medallist.
The Gyulai István Memorial is one of the most respected events on the athletics calendar and forms part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold series, attracting some of the biggest names in track and field, including Olympic and world champions.
With another dominant display in Budapest, Samukonga continues to strengthen his reputation internationally and improve his position among the world’s leading 400m specialists.
The victory represents another proud moment for Zambia as the talented sprinter continues to carry the country’s flag high on the global stage while building towards future international competitions.
