Melissa Jefferson-Wooden
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden was the undeniable sprint force of last season after winning gold at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m. Ahead of her major outdoor event for 2026, the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, we put her to the Ultimate test...
Ultimate performance... Running 10.61.
Ultimate event (bar your own)... 100m hurdles.
Ultimate career goal... Fastest woman alive.
Ultimate athlete... A'ja Wilson.
Ultimate clash... Me vs my eyesight!
Ultimate memory... Becoming a national champion for the first time.
Ultimate venue... Tokyo.
Ultimate meal... The one after a win.
Ultimate night out/night in... Night in.
Ultimate possession... My medals.
Ultimate hidden talent... I can sing.
Ultimate day off... Playing the game.
Ultimate holiday destination... A good beach.
Ultimate pre-competition song... Shock da World by Rod Wave.
Ultimate movie... Transformers.
