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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden

2001 - Today

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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (née Jefferson; born February 21, 2001) is an American track and field sprinter. She is the reigning World Champion in the 100 metres and 200 metres, having won the titles at the 2025 World Championships. She previously won the bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the 100 metres. She has also won gold in the 4 × 100 m relay in Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is the 5,406th most popular athlete, the 18,975th most popular biography from United States and the 688th most popular American Athlete.

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is most famous for being an American sprinter who gained recognition for her performances in track and field events. Born in 2001, she has competed at various levels, showcasing her speed and athleticism.

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Among ATHLETES

Among athletes, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden ranks 5,406 out of 6,025. Before her are Angelica Bengtsson, Marek Plawgo, Catherine Skinner, Wude Ayalew, Johan Wissman, and Asuka Cambridge. After her are Darcy Marquardt, Yoandri Betanzos, Letícia Bufoni, Christin Hussong, Hilde Fenne, and Marlies Smulders.

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Among people born in 2001, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden ranks 221. Before her are Yari Verschaeren, Víctor Mollejo, Evan Mobley, Strahinja Eraković, Zakaria El Ouahdi, and Jordan Díaz. After her are Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Yuito Suzuki, Adrien Truffert, Clara Burel, Ivan Litvinovich, and Tino Anjorin.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden ranks 18,983 out of 20,380. Before her are Diana Silvers (1997), Andy Milonakis (1976), Josh Hamilton (1981), Millicent Simmonds (2003), Markwayne Mullin (1977), and Phil Kessel (1987). After her are Ami Bera (1965), Conor Leslie (1991), Harley Quinn Smith (1999), Carrie Brownstein (1974), Robert Aderholt (1965), and Galen Rupp (1986).

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Among ATHLETES In United States

Among athletes born in United States, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden ranks 688. Before her are Monique Henderson (1983), Jamie Anderson (1990), Tonja Buford-Bailey (1970), Kenny Bednarek (1998), Christian Coleman (1996), and Trayvon Bromell (1995). After her are Galen Rupp (1986), Bershawn Jackson (1983), Chris Huffins (1970), Tim Harden (1974), Lolo Jones (1982), and Kelly Clark (1983).

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