American Sprinter Jefferson-Wooden Wins Brussels 100m Ahead World Championships

American sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden continues to dominate the 100 metres sprint this season, securing a commanding victory at the Brussels Diamond League with a time of 10.76 seconds. This performance solidifies her status as the favorite for the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, especially given her unbeaten streak this season and a personal best of 10.65 seconds, which ranks her as the joint fifth-fastest woman in history. Jefferson-Wooden finished well ahead of her main competitors, including current world champion Sha'Carri Richardson and Britain's Daryll Neita, while Jamaican legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce placed fourth in one of her final races before retirement. Jefferson-Wooden expressed confidence in her preparations and aims to peak at the World Championships to take gold, emphasizing her hard work and zero doubts about her current form. The Brussels meet also showcased other top athletes like Dutch middle-distance runner Niels Laros, who won the 1500m convincingly, signaling strong competition leading into the season's climax. The cool weather conditions in Brussels, however, were noted as not ideal for record-breaking performances.