World Athletics Championships: Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins women’s 100 metres world title

24-year-old American Melissa Jefferson-Wooden outpaced her opponents on Sunday to win the women’s 100 metres world title. Jefferson-Wooden won the race in 10.61 seconds, a new championship record, achieving the joint third-fastest time in history. Tina Clayton from Jamaica came in second place with 10.7 seconds, while Olympic champion Julien Alfred placed third in 10.84

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