Noah Lyles won his fourth 200-meter world title in Tokyo, equaling Usain Bolt's record, while Melissa Jefferson-Wooden completed a historic women's sprint double, marking a significant achievement for the US. The event highlighted Lyles' resilience and growth, and Jefferson-Wooden's breakthrough, amidst intense competition and personal stories of overcoming adversity.
Noah Lyles won his fourth 200m world title, tying Usain Bolt, while Melissa Jefferson-Wooden achieved a historic double by winning both the 100m and 200m at the world championships, marking a significant achievement for women’s sprinting.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, a village kid from South Carolina, won the world 100m title in Tokyo with a time of 10.61 seconds, becoming the fourth-fastest woman in history and marking a significant achievement after her Olympic bronze. Jamaican Oblique Seville won the men's 100m, ending a Jamaican drought since Bolt's retirement, while Americans Tara Davis-Woodhall and Valarie Allman secured their first world titles in field events. The championships showcased remarkable performances and notable victories across track and field disciplines.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the women's 100m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo with a record time of 10.61 seconds, becoming the world champion and establishing herself as a dominant sprinter. She aims to win both the 100m and 200m at the same championships, while other notable athletes like Sha’Carri Richardson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce competed in the event.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Oblique Seville won the 100m titles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, with Jefferson-Wooden setting a championship record and Seville becoming the first Jamaican man to win a global 100m title since Usain Bolt, marking significant breakthroughs for both athletes.
Grand Slam Track's event in Philadelphia saw standout performances including Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek setting personal bests in the sprints, Nico Young making a significant statement in the 3000m, and a well-attended meet that marked progress for the series, with exciting races and a lively atmosphere.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden set a personal best of 10.73 seconds in the 100m at Grand Slam Track Philadelphia, tying her for 10th on the all-time women's list and becoming the second-fastest American woman in history, fueling her ambition to become a world champion.