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Jefferson-Wooden Tops Eugene 100m as Richardson Battles Back

Her 10.75-second run into a -1.5 m/s headwind cements her world-leading status heading into US trials.

American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden of the United States beats out Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia to win the women's 100m at the Eugene Diamond League Athletics meeting
US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson is aiming to kickstart her 2025 season at the Eugene Diamond League after battling an injury in February
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Overview

  • Melissa Jefferson-Wooden defeated Olympic champion Julien Alfred with a 10.75-second run into a -1.5 m/s headwind to win the Prefontaine Classic 100m.
  • Her time ranks just behind her own world-leading 10.73 posted in Philadelphia and underscores her emergence as the season’s pacesetter.
  • Sha’Carri Richardson finished ninth in 11.19 after acknowledging that a February injury and recurring start issues have hampered her season.
  • The reigning 100m world champion holds a bye into the US trials 100m and plans to compete in the 200m while focusing on healthy starts.
  • US Championships in Eugene later this month will finalize national selections ahead of the World Championships in Tokyo this September.