Melissa Jefferson (athlete)

Melissa Jefferson
Personal information
Born (2001-02-21) February 21, 2001 (age 23)
Georgetown, South Carolina, U.S.[1]
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportTrack and field
Event(s)60 metres
100 metres
200 metres
College teamCoastal Carolina Chanticleers
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)60m: 7.09 (2022)
100m: 10.80 (2024)
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2024 Paris 4×100 m relay
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Paris 100 m
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2022 Eugene 4×100 m relay
Gold medal – first place 2023 Budapest 4×100 m relay
World Relays
Gold medal – first place 2024 Nassau 4×100 m relay

Melissa Jefferson OLY[citation needed] (born February 21, 2001) is an American track and field sprinter. She won the bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the 100 metres.[2]

  1. ^ Williams, Tiara (May 18, 2022). "Real Talk with Rising Star Melissa Jefferson". Track & Field Fan Hub. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  2. ^ "Melissa JEFFERSON | Profile | World Athletics". worldathletics.org.