Is anyone shining brighter this season than Melissa Jefferson-Wooden? The sprint queen has turned every track into her stage, blazing through the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay to claim triple gold at the World Athletics Championships. Undefeated in 20 out of 22 races this season, with records falling in her wake, she seemed untouchable. Yet, in a twist no one saw coming, Jefferson-Wooden’s name was missing from the 2025 Athlete of the Year shortlist. And just like that, the track world erupted, fans and athletes alike calling out one of the most baffling snubs in recent memory.

She was listed among elite nominees like Femke Bol, Beatrice Chebet, Faith Kipyegon, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, all heavy contenders for the prestigious award. But in a surprising twist, only Bol and Sydney adva

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