Jefferson-Wooden Wins US 100m Title With 10.65 World Lead

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden continued her undefeated streak in the women's 100m by winning the 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field with a world-leading time of 10.65 seconds, tying her with some of the fastest women in history like Marion Jones and Sha’Carri Richardson. Her victory marked her second national 100m title, and she dominated the event despite a slow start, eventually separating from the field by nearly two-tenths of a second. Jefferson-Wooden's performance solidifies her as a favorite for the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo, alongside her Star Athletics teammates Kayla White and Aleia Hobbs, who also qualified. On the men's side, Kenny Bednarek won his first US 100m title with a time of 9.79 seconds, overcoming mid-race cramping to secure the victory. The Championships showcased rising and established sprint talents, with Jefferson-Wooden expressing excitement about her career progress and potential to complete a 100m and 200m double at the event. These results highlight the depth and competitiveness of US sprinting ahead of the global championships.