Jefferson-Wooden’s plan for world domination centres on ‘Melissa’

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden reflects on becoming the world’s dominant female sprinter after her historic 2025 World ...
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“It was a slap in the face” - Melissa Jefferson-Wooden’s first words after missing out on the athlete of the year award

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden’s ongoing season has been one of the most dominant in modern sprinting. After an early-season loss to Gabby Thomas, she came back with unmatched fire. In Tokyo, she won gold ...
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Jefferson-Wooden embraces the moment and basks in 100m world title

Melissa Jefferson Wooden produced a stunning performance to win the women's 100 metres world title on Sunday, taking her first major individual gold. The 24-year-old American timed 10.61sec in a new ...
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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Rai Benjamin lead USATF Athlete of the Year winners

World champions Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Rai Benjamin were named USA Track and Field Female and Male Athletes of the Year for 2025. Jefferson-Wooden won the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Award after ...