Melissa Jefferson-Wooden embarked on a historical journey when she entered the Japan National Stadium for the 2025 World Athletics Championships. First, she broke the championship record in the 100m to become the fastest American woman alive, then she stormed to another victory in the 200m dash. But as the fans in the stadium settled again, Jefferson-Wooden burst out on the track to help the American women’s relay (4x100m) team clinch a gold. For the 24-year-old, all it took was an optimistic mindset in order to stand atop the podium in Tokyo.

On October 3, Jefferson-Wooden joined American singer and actress Jennifer Hudson on her talk show , and shared various nooks and crannies of her triumph in Tokyo. Donning her medals proudly in the studio, the 24-year-old looked elated. And, when

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