US EditionMelissa Jefferson-Wooden Runs Historic 100m Time at Grand Slam Track Philadelphia
- Melissa Jefferson-Wooden secured the 100m win in 10.73 seconds during the track event held in Philadelphia on Sunday.
- Her world-leading time follows last year's Olympic bronze medal and recent victory over Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas.
- Jefferson-Wooden, 24, from South Carolina, placed ahead of Tamari Davis and Thelma Davies, while also excelling in the 200m event on Saturday.
- She expressed deep satisfaction with her progress, highlighting the intense effort she has invested and feeling that everything is finally falling into place.
- Jefferson-Wooden needs to secure a spot at next month’s US trials to be considered a top contender for the title at this year’s World Championships in Tokyo.
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The strong start to the season for US sprinters Kenneth Bednarek and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden continued on the second day of the Philadelphia stage of the Grand Slam Track, as they ran a world season-best mark in the 100 meters.
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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden blasts to 100m world lead and tenth fastest time in world history at Grand Slam Track in Philadelphia
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is undeniably the best female sprinter presently, having proven it again with a new 100m world lead and the tenth fastest time in world history to win the Short Sprints category at Grand Slam Track in Philadelphia.
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