Jefferson-Wooden cruises to women’s 200m crown

Athletes compete at the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest

By NBC Olympics

Published September 13, 2026 12:20 pm

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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden shocked herself when she ran a blazing 21.47 seconds to coast to the 200m title at the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship.

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