Eugene, United States, Aug 3, 2025 (AFP) - Jefferson-Wooden completes sprint double at US trials

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2025-08-03

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden blasted to victory in the 200m at the US Track and Field Championships on Sunday, completing a sprint double after clinching the 100m two days earlier. Jefferson-Wooden scorched home at Eugene's Hayward Field in a personal best of 21.84secs, with Anavia Battle second in 22.13secs. Olympic champion Gabby Thomas however was given a huge scare, just snatching third place in a photo finish with Brittany Brown to book her tick......

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