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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Edges Julien Alfred With 10.75 100-Meter Win at Prefontaine Classic

Her 10.75-second personal best into a –1.5 m/s headwind cements her rise as a title contender with Sha’Carri Richardson facing renewed scrutiny over her start ahead of U.S. 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 crossed the line in 10.75 seconds into a –1.5 m/s headwind to claim the women’s 100-meter title at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene on July 5.
  • Julien Alfred, the reigning Olympic champion, finished a close second at 10.77 seconds, highlighting the evolving rivalries among the world’s top sprinters.
  • Sha’Carri Richardson stumbled to an 11th-place finish in 11.19 seconds, echoing her uneven season opener in Tokyo and renewing concerns over her start-line technique.
  • Jefferson-Wooden’s performance marks her progression from bronze at the Paris Olympics to a leading role in the 2025 Diamond League season.
  • With the U.S. trials and World Championships on the horizon, Jefferson-Wooden’s momentum and Richardson’s technical struggles are poised to shape national team selections.