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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden becomes first woman to win 100m and 200m at U.S. Nationals in over 2 decades

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden becomes first woman to win 100m and 200m at U.S. Nationals in over 2 decades

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden stunned the track world by making history at the recent Toyota USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon. According to GOCCU Sports, she became the first woman to win the national title in both the 100 and 200 meters since Torri Edwards in 2003. The 24-year-old set a personal record of…

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