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.