Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek Win 100m at USATF

At the 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the women's 100 meters with a world-leading and personal best 10.65 seconds, tying her as the fifth-fastest woman in history and solidifying her as a top contender for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Her performance follows a season highlighted by Olympic bronze and relay gold in Paris. Kenny Bednarek claimed his first national 100m title in 9.79 seconds, finishing ahead of Courtney Lindsey and T'Mars McCallum, and securing his place for Tokyo. Both athletes benefited from the absence of reigning champions Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson, who have automatic world championship entries. Jefferson-Wooden celebrated joining an elite group of sprinters and credited her continued growth since her first national title in 2022. Their achievements establish them as leading figures in American sprinting as the World Championships approach.