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Jefferson-Wooden and Bednarek complete sprint doubles in Budapest
Both United States sprinters won the 100m and 200m at the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship.
11–13 Sep Europe Budapest, Hungary
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden followed her 100m victory with a 21.47 performance in the women’s 200m, the third-fastest time in history.
Kenny Bednarek completed the men’s sprint double by winning the 200m in 19.52 after taking the 100m in 9.85.
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