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U.S. Championships: Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Wins National Title Over Gabby Thomas
This win comes after Jefferson-Wooden clocked a new world lead in the 100-meter dash on the first day of the U.S. Track and Field Championships. Dominating the event from the start of the season, she managed to claim the title with ease, surpassing Kayle White in 10.65, her fifth fastest time ever.
Coastal Carolina’s Melissa Jefferson-Wooden becomes first woman since 2003 to win national title in 100, 200 meters
Coastal Carolina alumni and Olympian Melissa Jefferson-Wooden over the weekend became the first woman since 2003 to win the national title in the 100 and 200 meters at the Toyota USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships in Oregon.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden becomes first woman to win 100m and 200m at U.S. Nationals in over 2 decades
Georgetown went all out to celebrate their hometown hero after she won two medals in Paris in 2024. She was honored with a parade
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Kenny Bednarek win U.S. 100m titles in personal best times
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek continued their dominant seasons by winning the U.S. 100m titles in personal-best times. Jefferson-Wooden ran 10.65 seconds, becoming the joint-fifth-fastest woman in history. The Olympic 100m bronze medalist’s previous personal best was 10.73 from June 1, which was already the world’s best time of 2025.
Kenny Bednarek, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden win 100 gold at U.S. Track and Field Championships
"Amazing," Jefferson-Wooden said. "I’ve been dreaming of days like this. And it's finally starting to come true."
Track Star Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Makes History With Record 10.65 Before World Championships
After clocking a 10.65 at the USATF Outdoor Championships, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is poised to dominate at the World Championships in Tokyo.
Jefferson-Wooden sprints to victory in women's 100m at Prefontaine Classic
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden of the United States finished first in the women's 100-metre final at a Diamond League stop with a time of 10.75.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, with 100/200 double, emerges as next U.S. sprint star
With the world championships on deck, Jefferson-Wooden looks like a gold-medal contender in both sprint distances.
Jefferson-Wooden adds 200m to 100m national title
Thanks to a personal best of 21.84 seconds, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the 200m to complete the sweep after winning the 100m earlier in Eugene. Anavia Battle's season's best netted silver, and Gabby Thomas got bronze.
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USATF Women’s 200 — Jefferson-Wooden Scores Rare Double
WHILE 4 MEN have swept the 100 and 200 at U.S. nationals or Olympic Trials on five occasions over the... Read More ...
HBCU alumna beats Sha’Carri Richardson, stays close to Melissa Jefferson-Wooden
An HBCU alumna fared well in a contest featuring Olympic track stars Sha'carri Richardson and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden ...
Noah Lyles over Kenny Bednarek in tense U.S. men’s 200m; Melissa Jefferson-Wooden sweeps
Lyles tied the record number of U.S. men’s 200m titles shared by Michael Johnson (1990-92, ’95-96) and Ralph Metcalfe ...
USA Track Championships 2025: Melissa Jefferson-Wooden runs world’s fastest 100
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek ruled the 100 meters on a muggy Friday with scintillating victories in the USA ...
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"You are that girl"- Melissa Jefferson-Wooden gets real about Sha'Carri Richardson’s reaction to her historic 100m run at USA Championships
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden reflected on being congratulated by her training partner and reigning 100m world champion, Sha'Carri ...
Former Coastal track star accomplishes feat last set in 2003
Former Coastal Carolina track star Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the 200 meters at the US Championships in Eugene, Oregon, to add to the 100 she won earlier ...