By Tim Parsons-
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden of the United States has completed a historic sprint double at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 24-year-old athlete secured gold in both the 100m and 200m finals, becoming the first American woman to achieve the feat at a single World Championships. Her victory in the 200m was a display of sheer dominance. She won in a world-leading time of 21.68 seconds, leaving the rest of the field behind. The feat makes her just the fourth woman in history to accomplish this at a World Championships.
Jefferson-Wooden completes sprint double with 200m title in Tokyo. Getty Images
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Jefferson-Wooden’s race was a lesson in determination. She came off the bend with a slight lead and pulled away on the home straight, winning by almost half a second. Her winning time elevates her to eighth on the world all-time list, ahead of her idol, Allyson Felix. The Jefferson-Wooden sprint double victory marks the pinnacle of a spectacular year for the young athlete. She said she felt “blessed and grateful” for her position. She added that her next goal is a gold medal in the 4x100m relay, which would give her a third gold of the championships.
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