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American sprinters Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek claim $300k doubles in Budapest
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek of the United States secured sprint doubles at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, each earning $300,000 in prize money after victories in the 200m event.
LSN Singapore ·
BUDAPEST — American sprinters Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek capped dominant performances at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship by winning the 200m on Sunday, a day after claiming gold in the 100m.
Jefferson-Wooden and Bednarek each pocketed $300,000 for their respective victories, completing sprint doubles at the newly established championship format. The event marks a significant milestone in professional athletics, offering substantial prize purses for track and field competition.
The back-to-back victories underscore the Americans' elite status in international sprinting. Both athletes had secured their 100m titles on Saturday before returning to the track to contest the longer sprint distance on Sunday.
The World Athletics Ultimate Championship represents a new pinnacle event in the sport's competitive calendar, designed to showcase the world's fastest sprinters and field competitors across multiple disciplines. The substantial prize money on offer reflects the increasing investment in professional athletics at the highest levels.