Melissa Jefferson-Wooden didn’t just win. She dominated . In a showdown that left even Olympic royalty gasping, the U.S. sprint star clocked a personal-best 21.99 seconds at the Grand Slam Track in Philadelphia. She outpaced the Olympic 200m champion Gabby Thomas in the most dramatic way possible. But while critics and pundits were quick to goad the 2024 Bronze medalist over her achievements, one track legend in particular is bent on dissecting every electric detail of this statement-making run. But what’s the reason?

Well, on the latest episode of his Ready Set Go podcast, Justin Gatlin opened up with total admiration for Jefferson’s power-packed sprint. “My initial pick was Gabby,” he confessed, acknowledging the high expectations around Thomas. But what played out on

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