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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.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, with 100/200 double, emerges as next U.S. sprint star
It’s official. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is here. And she’s a big problem. She completed the double at the U.S. championships on Sunday, smoking a field featuring reigning Olympic champion Gabby Thomas,
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
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."
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
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.
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.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Posts Historic 100m To Win USA Title
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins the 100m at USATF Championships in 10.65, tying as the fifth-fastest woman in US history.
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, Kenny Bednarek win U.S. 100m titles in personal best times
In the men's race, two-time Olympic 200m silver medalist Kenny Bednarek ran 9.79, becoming the eighth U.S. man to ever break 9.80. It's his first U.S. title. His previous best time was 9.86 from June 1.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...