Melissa Jefferson-Wooden delivered a season-capping performance at the World Athletics Championships, storming to 100 meters gold in a blistering 10.61 seconds. It marked the fastest time ever recorded at a world championships, setting a new championship record and vaulting her to fourth on the world all-time list.
The 24-year-old American edged out Jamaica’s rising star Tina Clayton, 21, and Olympic champion Julien Alfred of St. Lucia, who claimed silver and bronze respectively. In a poignant farewell to the track, 38-year-old legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce concluded her illustrious world championships career with a sixth-place finish in 11.03 seconds, earning a standing ovation as she exited the track for the final time.
"This year has been nothing short of a dream that I’ve literally dreamed. I’ve been working so hard for this very moment to be able to come out here and just focus on my execution. That’s literally what I’ve been doing all year, and to be able to put together the perfect race at the right time just means so much to me. So I’m just happy and blessed and grateful," Jefferson-Wooden reflected on her breakthrough victory.
Meanwhile, fellow champion Seville also soared to gold, underscoring the global depth of sprint talent on display this season.
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