Eugene, United States, Aug 2, 2025 (AFP) - Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek blaze to 100m titles at US trials

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2025-08-02
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek blazed to victories in the 100m at the US Championships in Oregon on Friday, punching their tickets to Tokyo's World Championships in blistering fashion. Rising US star Jefferson-Wooden produced a scintillating display of controlled sprinting in the women's 100m at Eugene's Hayward Field, scorching over the line in a world-leading 10.65sec. Jefferson-Wooden's time puts her into elite company, tied alon......
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