Melissa Jefferson-Wooden
JamaicaathleteFemaleb. 19997.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is a talented American sprinter who gained attention for her remarkable performance in the 100 meters, where she secured a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. Recently, she won the 100 meters at a Grand Slam Track meet in Miami with a time of 10.75 seconds, although the wind conditions were above the allowable limit, making the time unofficial for record purposes.
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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden's performance was highlighted by Amy Hunt as a representation of women in sports.
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Israel· 2026-09-26
World champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden of the United States closed out the sprint double winning in a personal-best and world-leading 21.47.
Low-key finish for Jamaica in Budapest | SportsJamaica· 2026-09-14
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden achieved a winning time of 21.47 seconds in the 200m final.
Sydney Sweeney: Amy Hunt among the athletes to respond to controversial Sydney Sweeney advert
United Kingdom· 2026-09-14Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the women's 200 meters final.
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Hungary· 2026-09-13
Adeleke had World champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden in the lanes outside her.
Mark English runs a new personal best as he finishes sixth in 800m final at Ultimate Championship – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-09-13
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the women's 100 meters and set a world seasonal best at the Ultimate Championship.
Ultimate Championship Budapest: Werro dominiert 800 Meter
Switzerland· 2026-09-12
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden selected lane six in the women's draw for the 200m lane draft.
‘It’s great to see’ - Bolt impressed with different take on athletics ahead of Ultimate Champs | SportsJamaica· 2026-09-11
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden selected lane six in the women's draw for the 200m lane draft.
‘It’s great to see’ | SportsJamaica· 2026-09-11Melissa Jefferson-Wooden arrived in a floor-length ivory dress.
Red carpet and $10M in prize money at stake make track look different ahead of Ultimate Championship | SportsJamaica· 2026-09-10
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden did not compete in Brussels.
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Sweden· 2026-09-10
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is a Tokyo World Championships gold medallist with a time of 10.80 seconds.
Shericka and Co to face fire - Prefontaine Classic to highlight stacked women’s100m field | SportsJamaica· 2026-06-30
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is also an Ultimate Star alongside Noah Lyles.
Lyles to take charge of Ultimate Championship entertainment | SportsJamaica· 2026-06-28
Jefferson-Wooden is the world champion in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and in the 4×100 meters relay.
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North Macedonia· 2026-03-06
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, who secured a historic Triple Crown by winning the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m at the World Championships, is among the American nominees.
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon nominated for 2026 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award
Kenya· 2026-03-03
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is among those owed six-figure sums by Grand Slam Track.
McLaughlin-Levrone among stars owed by Grand Slam Track
Guyana· 2025-12-19
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden was a calmly devastating triple champion.
Amazing world championships can't disperse the doping cloudGuyana· 2025-12-19
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is the world 100m, 200m and 4x100m champion.
Jamaicans miss out on Athlete of the Year Awards | SportsJamaica· 2025-10-14
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is a world 100m, 200m and 4x100m champion nominated for the women's track athlete of the year.
Kipyegon, Chebet and Wanyonyi nominated for World Athletics awardsKenya· 2025-10-13Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won a triple title in sprinting events.
Рекорден број земји освоија одличја на СПNorth Macedonia· 2025-09-24
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden completed a sprint treble in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay.
Record number of countries win medals at World ChampionshipsGuyana· 2025-09-24
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the gold medal in the women’s 200 metres at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
TaylorMade | Sports | Jamaica GleanerJamaica· 2025-09-22Melissa Jefferson-Wooden was part of the team that won the women’s 4x100m at the championships.
American Cole Hocker rebounds from ‘robbed’ 1500m disqualification to clinch men’s 5000m world title
United States· 2025-09-21
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden became the second woman to win three gold medals in sprinting at the World Athletics Championships.
Tretje zlato Melisse Jefferson-Wooden, poraz Keely Hodgkinson, slavje Bocvancev
Slovenia· 2025-09-21
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden led the USA team to victory in the women's 4x100 meter relay.
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Germany· 2025-09-21
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden celebrated alongside Noah Lyles after her 200m win.
Lyles surges late to win fourth successive 200m goldGuyana· 2025-09-20American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden became the fourth woman to complete the sprint double at the world championships with victory in the 200 metres.
Dominant Jefferson-Wooden lands Tokyo sprint double with 200m goldGuyana· 2025-09-20
Team USA’s Melissa Jefferson-Wooden took the title, and the sprint double, in 21.68.
‘I cried after the 100m’ | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-20
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden celebrated alongside Noah Lyles after her 200m win.
Lyles surges late to win fourth successive 200m goldGuyana· 2025-09-19Melissa Jefferson-Wooden pulled away from the field in a world leading time of 21.64 seconds.
WORLDS 200M: Strachan out after false start in final
Bahamas· 2025-09-19
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden claimed the event inside the Japan National Stadium in a time of 21.68 seconds.
Jackson earns bronze in first global event since injury | SportsJamaica· 2025-09-19