What a way to end it!
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden closed out the 2026 World Ultimate Championships with a spectacular women’s 200m victory in Budapest.
The American exploded across the finish line in a world-leading and #3 All-Time 21.47 seconds, saving one of the biggest performances of the championships for the very end.
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Gabrielle Thomas followed in second at 21.77, while Kayla White completed an all-American podium in 21.93. Amy Hunt finished fourth with a season-best 22.10.
Jefferson-Wooden’s victory brought the World Ultimate Championships to a thrilling conclusion, with the American sprint star leaving Budapest at the top of the world.
Women's 200m Final Results
- 1. Melissa JEFFERSON-WOODEN - United States - 21.47 (WL)
- 2. Gabrielle THOMAS - United States - 21.77
- 3. Kayla WHITE - United States - 21.93
- 4. Amy HUNT - Great Britain & Northern Ireland - 22.10 (SB)
- 5. Ashanti MOORE - Jamaica - 22.34
- 6. Cambrea STURGIS - United States - 22.46
- 7. Anavia BATTLE - United States - 22.54
- 8. Fabienne HOENKE - Switzerland - 22.74
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World Athletics Ultimate Championships Day 3 Schedule
- 12:08 PM ET - Women’s 400m Hurdles Final
- 12:13 PM ET - Men’s Javelin Throw Final
- 12:18 PM ET - Men’s 200m Semifinal
- 12:36 PM ET - Men’s 400m Hurdles Final
- 12:44 PM ET - Women’s 200m Semifinal
- 1:04 PM ET - Men’s High Jump Final
- 1:10 PM ET - Women’s 5000m Final
- 1:34 PM ET - Women’s Triple Jump Final
- 1:41 PM ET - Men’s 800m Final
- 1:53 PM ET - Mixed 4x400m Relay Final
- 2:12 PM ET - Men’s 1500m Final
- 2:38 PM ET - Men’s 200m Final
- 2:49 PM ET - Women’s 200m Final
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