Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Dominates 100m at Miami Grand Slam, Defeats Gabby Thomas in Stunning Victory

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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Dominates 100m at Miami Grand Slam, Defeats Gabby Thomas in Stunning Victory

Mark Kinyanjui 02:22 - 03.05.2025

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden coasted to a wind-assisted 10.76 second win in the 100 meter dash on day one of the Miami Grand Slam Track, beating the likes of Gabby Thomas and Brittany Brown to do it.

Olympic bronze medalist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden obliterated a relatively strong field that included Gabby Thomas to win the 100 meter dash at the ongoing Miami Grand Slam Track to keep her strong early season momentum going.

Jefferson-Wooden impeccably got off the blocks and transitioned very efficiently, before really killing the race using her top-end speed to get over the line in a blistering time of 10.76 seconds, which unfortunately will not count towards her official record due to being wind-illegal.

Despite the windy conditions, the depth of the field added weight to Jefferson-Wooden’s performance. Tamari Davis came through for second place in 10.79s, while Favour Ofili edged out a competitive third in 10.94s.

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Jefferson-Wooden keeps momentum going

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden obliterates Gabby Thomas and Co to Clinch Miami Grand Slam Track 100m Win
Melissa Jefferson

Notably, Gabby Thomas, who is more well-known for her prowess in the 200 meters, clocked 10.97s for fourth place. Jacious Sears was close behind with 10.98s, rounding out a final that saw five women dip under the 11-second barrier.

Despite the windy conditions, the depth of the field added weight to Jefferson-Wooden’s performance. Tamari Davis came through for second place in 10.79 seconds, while Favour Ofili edged out a competitive third in 10.94. 

Gabby Thomas, better known for her 200-meter strength, clocked 10.97 for fourth place, just ahead of Jacious Sears who finished fifth in 10.98. Brittany Brown was sixth in 11.06, followed by Kayla White in seventh with 11.08, and Daryll Neita rounded out the field in 11.16 seconds.

Though the tailwind exceeded the legal limit, Jefferson-Wooden’s dominance was unmistakable and will serve as a warning to her competitors ahead of what promises to be an electrifying summer.

Jefferson-Wooden's plan to take home anothe Grand Slam Track title

“I have been working so hard, focusing on Melissa. Every time I come out here, I step onto the line and sometimes it is not enough for everyone around,” Jefferson-Wooden said after the race.

“This year I am focusing on what I can do, leaning on the people around me to know that they know what I am capable of and it is my turn to showcase that to the world.”

‘It feels amazing. I am excited , less anxiety coming into this 200 than the last one, so I want to take today, build off of it and go out there to try and win the whole thing.”

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