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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden
World-class sprinter and 2025 Tokyo World Championships triple gold medalist (100m, 200m, 4x100m), known for breakthrough performances in the 100m and 200m and her rise from Coastal Carolina to global stardom.
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Oct 6, 2025
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Melissa Jefferson Wooden Reflects On Her Historic Tokyo World Championships 100m, 200m & 4x100m Gold Medals + 2025 Season Recap
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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, a world-class sprinter and the first American woman to win gold in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m at the Tokyo World Championships, shares her incredible journey from a small-town athlete to a global sensation. She reflects on overcoming challenges, including saving her father's life with a bone marrow transplant. Melissa discusses her unique celebration dance, the pressures of being a favorite, and her ambitions for the upcoming season. She also addresses the importance of discipline in the face of social media noise.
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