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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden clocked 10.62 to win the women's 100m at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. Julien Alfred finished second, and Sha'Carri Richardson came third. Jefferson-Wooden's time was the fastest in the world this year.
In the men's 100m, Kenny Bednarek won his first individual global title, clocking 9.85. Oblique Seville of Jamaica took second, and Ronnie Baker of the USA finished third. Bednarek aims for a sprint double in the 200m. Read more racing coverage.
Collen Kebinatshipi of Botswana won the men's 400m, clocking 43.39. Rai Benjamin of the USA finished second, and Jereem Richards of Trinidad and Tobago came third. Marileidy Paulino won the women's 400m, extending her unbeaten streak to 12 races. Related: Hodgkinson's Comeback: Silver in 800m at World Athletics Ultimate Championship.
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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden claimed victory in the women's 100m at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden clocked 10.62 to win the women's 100m at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. Julien Alfred finished second, and Sha'Carri Richardson came third. Jefferson-Wooden's time was the fastest in the world this year.
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Runner World published this brief on September 12, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated September 12, 2026.
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