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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden secured a sprint double at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, winning the 200m in 21.47. This followed her 100m victory the previous day. Olympic champion Gabby Thomas took silver, with Kayla White completing a US podium sweep.
Jefferson-Wooden's 200m time ranks among the fastest in history, placing her third on the world all-time list. Thomas, despite her silver, acknowledged the race's competitiveness. Britain's Amy Hunt finished fourth, achieving a season's best. Read more racing coverage.
In the men's 200m, Kenny Bednarek matched Jefferson-Wooden's double, winning in 19.52. Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo of Botswana took silver, with Courtney Lindsey third. All top five runners broke 20 seconds. Related: Jefferson-Wooden wins 100m at World Athletics Ultimate Championship.
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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins 200m, adds to her 100m victory in Budapest Melissa Jefferson-Wooden secured a sprint double at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, winning the 200m in 21.47. This followed her 100m victory the previous day. Olympic champion Gabby Thomas took silver, with Kayla White completing a US podium sweep.
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Runner World published this brief on September 13, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated September 13, 2026.
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