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Born February 21, 2001 in Georgetown

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (née Jefferson; born February 21, 2001) is an American track and field sprinter who competes in the 100 meters and 200 m. She rose to prominence at the 2024 Summer Olympics, winning bronze in the 100 metres. At the 2025 World Championships, she became the first American woman—and the second woman ever—to achieve the sprint triple, capturing gold in the 100 m, 200 m, and 4 × 100 m relay. Her winning 100 m time of 10.61 s set a new championship record and made her the fourth-fastest woman of all time. She continued her form into the 2026 season, winning the sprint double at the inaugural 2026 World Ultimate Championship.

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