Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek Win 100m Titles US Championships Oregon

At the 2025 US Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek captured the 100m titles, securing their spots for the World Championships in Tokyo. Jefferson-Wooden impressed with a world-leading 10.65 seconds, tying her for the fifth-fastest woman ever and marking her as a top contender following her Olympic bronze last year. Bednarek won the men's 100m in a personal best of 9.79 seconds, overcoming mid-race cramping to claim his first US Championship title and express confidence in his potential. Notably absent were reigning world champion Sha'Carri Richardson, who withdrew amid recent legal issues but retains her automatic place in Tokyo, and Noah Lyles, who pulled out to focus on the 200m event. The US team for Tokyo will also include Courtney Lindsey, T'Mars McCallum, and Trayvon Bromell, with both Jefferson-Wooden and Bednarek expressing determination to continue improving and aim for major titles. These results highlight a generational shift as rising stars step into the spotlight in the absence of some established champions.