The Ultiworld Editorial Staff has named the second annual Writer Awards winners. We wanted to recognize the hard work and creative vision of our writing staff. While our plaudits go well beyond just these winners, these exemplified what can make Ultiworld’s storytelling meaningful and impactful in the community.

Writer of the Year

Alex Rubin

“Alex Rubin continues to expand as a storyteller and analyst, while maintaining thorough, disciplined, and dedicated reporting. And he’s a sharp interviewer, too.”

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Chris Graber, a resident of North Canton, Ohio, and member of the UFA’s Pittsburgh Thunderbirds for six seasons, is now the Guinness World Record holder for the pistol squat, setting the world record on May 25, 2025.

Graber, who started playing ultimate with his family when he was 9 years old, has long been known in the ultimate community as a springy and explosive player.

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