US · Sep 13, 2026

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Clinches 200m Sprint Double at World Athletics Championships

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden secured the 200m title with a time of 21.47 seconds, placing her third on the world all-time list as the US swept the podium.

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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden secured a sprint double at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 26, winning the women's 200m in 21.47 seconds. She established a commanding lead by the halfway point of the race.

Olympic champion Gabby Thomas, known for her strong finishes and impressive heats, finished second in 21.77 seconds. Kayla White took third, completing a United States podium sweep with 21.93 seconds.

Jefferson-Wooden's winning time places her third on the all-time world list, behind only Florence Griffith-Joyner and Shericka Jackson.

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