Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins women's 100 metres world title
AFP
14 Sep 2025 20:17 PM
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden of the U.S. crosses the line to win the final ahead of third placed Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred and second placed Jamaica's Tina Clayton. Photo: Reuters
Melissa Jefferson Wooden produced a stunning performance to win the women's 100 metre world title at the world championships on Sunday.
The 24-year-old American timed 10.61sec in a new championship record, the joint third-fastest time in history.
Jamaican youngster Tina Clayton took silver in 10.76sec with Olympic champion Julien Alfred third in 10.94sec.
