Algeria’s Djamel Sedjati won the race with a time of 1:41.91. Arop had entered the final as the sixth‑fastest qualifier among the eight runners.

The Ultimate Championship does not give medals. Instead, a $10‑million prize pool is shared, and each event winner receives $150,000.

Because the winner gets $150,000, Arop’s silver place is still financially important. The new format rewards fast runners with cash rather than medals.