Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins historic double at worlds
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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden made history at the 2025 World Athletics Championships at Tokyo on Friday, becoming the first American woman to win both the 100 meters and 200 meters at the event.
Jefferson-Wooden, 24, won the 200 on Friday in 21.68 seconds, the fastest time in the world this year. Her winning time of 10.61 seconds in the 100 on Sunday was the fastest ever at