NBC Olympics 2026

Jefferson-Wooden’s path to world’s fastest woman

<i>NBC Olympics</i><br/>Melissa Jefferson-Wooden holds up the American flag behind her.

By NBC Olympics

Published July 24, 2026 4:42 pm

NBC Olympics

On Her Turf sits down with reigning 100m and 200m world champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden to talk about her journey to becoming the fastest woman in the world and the power she draws from her “village.”

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