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Jefferson-Wooden upsets Alfred at Silesia Diamond League
World champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden claimed victory in the women's 100 metres at the Silesia Diamond League in Poland on Sunday, handing Olympic gold medallist Julien Alfred her first seasonal defeat. Oblique Seville won the men's sprint at the same Diamond League meeting.
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SILESIA, Poland — Melissa Jefferson-Wooden delivered a decisive performance in the women's 100 metres at the Silesia Diamond League, securing her first victory over Julien Alfred this season. The world champion's triumph marked the first loss of the season for Alfred, who won gold in the event at the Paris Olympics.
The Silesia Diamond League meeting, held on Sunday, saw Jefferson-Wooden demonstrate her prowess on the track with the upset victory over the reigning Olympic champion. The result underscores the competitive depth among elite sprinters heading into the latter stages of the athletics calendar.
In the men's sprint, Oblique Seville claimed the top spot, continuing the strong performances that have characterized the Silesia Diamond League meeting. The event remains a significant fixture on the international athletics circuit, attracting the world's leading track and field competitors.