Jamaican Sprinting Shines as Seville and Jefferson-Wooden Dominate at World Championships
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.