American sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden achieved an incredible gold-medal sweep at the recent World Championships, but surprisingly, she's expressed that she's "not satisfied" with her performance.
Just over a year ago, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden proudly claimed a bronze medal for her third-place finish in the women's 100m sprint at the Paris Olympics. While the coveted title of "Fastest Woman on Earth" eluded her then, her infectious smile and vibrant energy were undeniable. Fast forward to September 21st of this year, and that radiant smile was back, but this time, the medal around Jefferson-Wooden's neck shone with an even more brilliant gleam. The South Carolina native had just secured her third gold medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, following stunning triumphs in the 100m, 200m, and by running the opening leg of the 4x100m relay.
The sprint triple crown is, namely so, the jewel of track and field. Jefferson-Wooden’s name is instantly placed in the same stratosphere as some of the greats – the only other woman in history to achieve the feat in the World Championships is legendary Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Esteemed company, indeed.
Oct 1, 2025,1 month ago