World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 2026: Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (USA) wins the women's 100m final (September 12, 2026, confirmed by World Athletics by September 13, 2026)
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Published on 10. September 2026
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Predicted for 12. September 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
The women's 100m final is an open three-way contest: Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (USA, 2025 world champion, 11-race win streak in 2026) vs Julien Alfred (St. Lucia, Paris 2024 Olympic champion, PB 10.70s) and Sha'Carri Richardson (USA). Alfred beat Jefferson-Wooden by 0.005s on August 27. No clear market favourite. Implied odds: Alfred ~38–42%, Jefferson-Wooden ~35–40%, Richardson ~18%. Jefferson-Wooden has the more consistent season-long form over the full distance.
Data basis for this prediction
- worldathletics.org: Women's 100m entry list, Jefferson-Wooden 2025 world champion (Stand 10.09.2026)
- olympics.com: World Athletics Ultimate Championship 2026 preview – three-way 100m battle (Stand 09.09.2026)
- NBCSports: Alfred beat Jefferson-Wooden by 0.005s on 27 August 2026 (Stand 09.09.2026)
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (USA) gewann das 100m-Finale der Frauen. Quelle: Sports247.ng-Ergebnisartikel 'Seville, Jefferson-Wooden crowned World Champions'.
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