Two 24-year-old sprinters claimed victory at Sunday's world championships 100-meter finals. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden from the United States dominated the women's race with a time of 10.61 seconds. Her performance shattered Sha'Carri Richardson's previous world championship record. Richardson struggled and placed fifth despite achieving her season-best time of 10.94 seconds. Jamaica's Tina Clayton earned second place behind Jefferson-Wooden.
Oblique Seville from Jamaica captured the men's title in 9.77 seconds. The sprinter trains under Glen Mills, who previously coached Usain Bolt. Seville overtook fellow Jamaican Kishane Thompson during the race's final meters. Defending champion Noah Lyles from the United States finished third. Bolt attended the event from a luxury box, witnessing Jamaica's first men's sprint victory since his retirement in 2017.
Oblique Seville from Jamaica captured the men's title in 9.77 seconds. The sprinter trains under Glen Mills, who previously coached Usain Bolt. Seville overtook fellow Jamaican Kishane Thompson during the race's final meters. Defending champion Noah Lyles from the United States finished third. Bolt attended the event from a luxury box, witnessing Jamaica's first men's sprint victory since his retirement in 2017.
