Taylor and Maxwell Win US 100m Double at World U20 Champs — image accompanying Athletics Weekly's report. Image accompanying Athletics Weekly’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Tate Taylor won the men's 100m in 9.94, breaking 10 seconds and securing the gold. Gary Card of Jamaica took silver, and Marko Ferreira of South Africa claimed bronze.
Mia Maxwell won the women's 100m in 11.14, ending Jamaica's eight-year winning streak. Shanoya Douglas of Jamaica earned silver, and Kelly Doualla of Italy took bronze. Read more racing coverage.
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USA's Tate Taylor and Mia Maxwell claimed the 100m titles at the World U20 Championships. Tate Taylor won the men's 100m in 9.94, breaking 10 seconds and securing the gold. Gary Card of Jamaica took silver, and Marko Ferreira of South Africa claimed bronze.
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Runner World published this brief on August 7, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated August 7, 2026.
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