Thrilling Wins at World Athletics Championships: Seville and Jefferson-Wooden Claim 100m Glory in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan, Sep 14: The World Athletics Championships delivered non-stop excitement on Sunday as Jamaica’s Oblique Seville became the world’s fastest man, and America’s Melissa Jefferson-Wooden took the crown as the fastest woman in the 100m finals.
In a stunning men’s 100m final, 24-year-old Seville sprinted to victory with a personal best time of 9.77 seconds. His Jamaican teammate Kishane Thompson grabbed silver in 9.82 seconds, while defending champion Noah Lyles from the United States settled for bronze with a season-best 9.89 seconds. Seville’s explosive run left everyone buzzing, proving Jamaica’s sprinting powerhouse status.
The path to the final was fierce. In the men’s 100m semifinals, American Kenneth Bednarek and Jamaican Kishane Thompson tied at 9.85 seconds in Heat 2 to secure their spots. Bednarek, a two-time Olympic 200m silver medalist, edged ahead, but Thompson—last year’s Paris Olympics 100m silver winner—matched him stride for stride. Seville followed closely in 9.86 seconds, with Noah Lyles clocking 9.92. Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi advanced in 9.93, and Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo hit a season-best 9.94.
But Seville saved his best for the final, outpacing Bednarek and Lyles to etch his name in World Athletics Championships history.
Switching to the women’s 100m, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, 25, dominated the final with a blistering 10.61 seconds, smashing the championships record of 10.65 set by Sha’Carri Richardson in Budapest two years ago. Jamaica’s Tina Clayton earned silver in 10.76 seconds, and Olympic champion Julien Alfred from Saint Lucia took bronze in 10.84 seconds. Jefferson-Wooden’s win highlighted America’s sprinting strength and added a new chapter to the women’s 100m records.
The semifinals set the stage perfectly. Jefferson-Wooden led Heat 3 in 10.73 seconds, with four-time world U20 champion Tina Clayton right behind in 10.90 seconds for automatic qualification. In Heat 2, Julien Alfred advanced in 10.93 seconds, while Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith from Cote d’Ivoire won Heat 1 in 10.94. Jamaica’s stars Shericka Jackson (10.97 seconds) and 10-time world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (11.00 seconds) also punched their tickets to the final.
Valarie Allman Secures Women’s Discus Gold with Epic Throw
The action didn’t stop there. In the women’s discus throw, two-time Olympic champion Valarie Allman from the United States clinched gold with a massive 69.48-meter effort. After grabbing silver at the last World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Allman redeemed herself in style, showcasing her precision and power.
Netherlands’ Jorinde van Klinken snagged silver with a season-best 67.50 meters, while Cuba’s Silinda Morales celebrated bronze with a personal best of 67.25 meters. Sweden’s Vanessa Kamga finished fourth but set a national record at 66.61 meters. China’s Feng Bin, the 2022 gold medalist, ended up seventh with 65.28 meters.
These World Athletics Championships highlights from Tokyo remind us why track and field captivates fans worldwide—raw speed, record-breaking throws, and unforgettable rivalries. Stay tuned for more updates on the ongoing event!
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