Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Kenny Bednarek give U.S. a World Ultimate Championship 100m sweep

Key Points:

• Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek, training partners in Central Florida, both won the 100m titles at the inaugural World Ultimate Championship in Budapest, with Jefferson-Wooden running 10.62 seconds and Bednarek clocking 9.85 seconds.
• Jefferson-Wooden's time was just one hundredth off her personal best from the 2025 World title, achieved in more challenging conditions, solidifying her status as the fourth-fastest woman in history.
• Bednarek, known for his 200m success, secured his biggest individual victory by defeating 2025 World champion Oblique Seville, marking a significant progression in his 100m career.
• The World Ultimate Championship features top athletes including 2024 Olympic gold medalists and 2025 World champions, offering a $10 million prize pool and $150,000 per event winner, making it the richest competition in track and field history.
• Other notable performances included Botswana's Collen Kebinatshipi running one of the fastest 400m times ever, Swiss Audrey Werro dominating the women's 800m with historic times, and Sandi Morris winning her first major outdoor pole vault title at age 34.