Melissa Jefferson-Wooden edges Sha'Carri Richardson in Eugene 100m
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the women's 100m at the Eugene Diamond League meeting on July 4, 2026, finishing in 10.78 seconds. She narrowly defeated Sha'Carri Richardson, who clocked 10.79 seconds. Jefferson-Wooden has not lost a 100m race since 2024. In other events, Tate Taylor won the men's 200m while several upsets occurred, including reigning champions losing their races. Nikki Hiltz made headlines by winning the women's mile with a world-leading time of 4min 17.49sec.
- •Jefferson-Wooden won women's 100m in 10.78 seconds.
- •Richardson finished second with 10.79 seconds.
- •Tate Taylor set a personal best of 19.75 seconds in 200m.
- •Nikki Hiltz clocked 4:17.49 in the women's mile.
- •Ajayi set a Nigerian record in men's 100m with 9.84 seconds.
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Jefferson-Wooden holds off Richardson for Eugene 100m win
"Melissa Jefferson-Wooden edged Sha'Carri Richardson at the line to win a scintillating women's 100m Saturday at a Eugene Diamond League athletics meeting otherwise marked by upsets.Jefferson-Wooden remained unbeaten over 100m since 2024, but there were plenty of surprises elsewhere.
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