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Jefferson-Wooden and Bednarek Clinch 100m Titles at US Championships

Their world-leading times secured Tokyo berths, underscoring the rise of fresh sprint talent in the US.

Aug 1, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins the women's 100m in 10.65 during the USATF Championships at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Aug 1, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; Kenny Bednarek reacts after winnng the 100m in 9.79 during the USATF Championships at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Melissa Jefferson-Wooden ran a personal best 10.65 seconds to win the women’s 100m, setting a world lead and tying the fifth-fastest time in US history.
  • Kenny Bednarek overcame midrace cramps to finish first in 9.79 seconds, marking his first sub-9.8 result of the season and extending his undefeated streak.
  • Both athletes punched their tickets to September’s World Championships in Tokyo with their victories at Hayward Field.
  • Sha’Carri Richardson scratched from the women’s semifinals reportedly following an arrest earlier in the week, while Christian Coleman placed fifth in the men’s final and missed qualification for Tokyo.
  • Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone topped the women’s 400m semifinals in 49.59 seconds as she shifts focus to the flat 400m, while Olympic 800m champion Athing Mu-Nikolayev was eliminated in her semifinals.