Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek complete Ultimate Championship sprint doubles
Summary
American athletes Kenneth Bednarek and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won both sprint events at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest, earning titles and prize money. The event featured top track and field performers from around the world competing in various running and jumping events.Key Facts
- Kenneth Bednarek won the 100m in 9.85 seconds and the 200m in 19.52 seconds, the best time in the world this season.
- Melissa Jefferson-Wooden won the women's 100m in 10.62 seconds and the 200m in 21.47 seconds, making her the third-fastest woman ever in the 200m.
- The event took place in Budapest and included elite athletes such as Olympic and world champions.
- Jasmine Jones won the women's 400m hurdles with a time of 52.45 seconds.
- Gianmarco Tamberi won the men's high jump with a clearance of 2.37 meters, a world-leading mark this year.
- Josh Kerr from Great Britain won the men's 1500m race.
- The competition had a total prize pot of $150,000 for the winners.
- Other events included javelin, triple jump, pole vault, and longer distance running races.
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