Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek complete Ultimate Championship sprint doubles

Author: Anushe EngineerPublished on: September 13, 2026Country: United States

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Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek complete Ultimate Championship sprint doubles

Americans Kenneth Bednarek and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden claimed the sprint double at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest. Bednarek clocked 19.52 seconds in the 200m, while Jefferson-Wooden ran the 100m in 10.62 seconds and the 200m in 21.47 seconds, making her the third-fastest woman in history for that distance. Both athletes took home $150,000 in prize money.

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