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Athletics-Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek pocket $300,000 after sprint doubles in Budapest

Athletics-Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek pocket $300,000 after sprint doubles in Budapest

By Lori Ewing BUDAPEST, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Americans Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek completed sprint doubles at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship on Sunday, each banking $300,000 by racing to victory in the 200m a day after they were crowned 100m champions.

Athletics-Coe touts faster format, richer rewards after Ultimate debut

Athletics-Coe touts faster format, richer rewards after Ultimate debut

By Lori Ewing BUDAPEST, Sept 13 (Reuters) - World Athletics president Sebastian Coe believes his sport has spent too long asking spectators to wait, and he points to the new Ultimate Championship as evidence of how athletics can move faster to attract younger audiences.

For long jumper Sawyers, Ultimate payday gives her a chance to train ... and a new sewing machine

For long jumper Sawyers, Ultimate payday gives her a chance to train ... and a new sewing machine

The athlete who perhaps best summed up the meaning of track’s new experiment, the Ultimate Championship, isn’t an ultimate champion herself

Athletics- Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek complete Ultimate Championship sprint doubles

Athletics- Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek complete Ultimate Championship sprint doubles

BUDAPEST, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Americans Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek completed sprint doubles by winning their 200 metres races on the final night of the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship on Sunday, 24 hours after they raced to 100m victories.

'Wow!' Jefferson-Wooden clocks a 21.47 in the 200 at Ultimate, the fourth-fastest time in history

'Wow!' Jefferson-Wooden clocks a 21.47 in the 200 at Ultimate, the fourth-fastest time in history

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden ran the fourth-fastest 200-meter time in history, 21.47 seconds, busting through the curve to wrap up a $300,000 weekend by completing the sprint double at Ultimate Championships

Kerr takes Ultimate title and a $150K first prize to wrap up an unforgettable season

Kerr takes Ultimate title and a $150K first prize to wrap up an unforgettable season

Josh Kerr has added the Ultimate Championship to his unforgettable season

U.S. Mixed Relay Team Secures Victory at World Athletics Ultimate Championship

U.S. Mixed Relay Team Secures Victory at World Athletics Ultimate Championship

U.S. Mixed Relay Team Secures Victory at World Athletics Ultimate Championship

Pink Addresses Backlash Over Macklemore's Pro-Palestine Comments, Clarifies Stance

Pink Addresses Backlash Over Macklemore's Pro-Palestine Comments, Clarifies Stance

Pink Addresses Backlash Over Macklemore's Pro-Palestine Comments, Clarifies Stance

Sydney Sweeney's Novig Ad Draws Criticism for Being 'Inappropriate' and 'Disgusting'

Sydney Sweeney's Novig Ad Draws Criticism for Being 'Inappropriate' and 'Disgusting'

Sydney Sweeney's Novig Ad Draws Criticism for Being 'Inappropriate' and 'Disgusting'

Pink Responds to Backlash Over Macklemore Criticism, Clarifies Stance on Israel-Palestine Conflict

Pink Responds to Backlash Over Macklemore Criticism, Clarifies Stance on Israel-Palestine Conflict

Pink Responds to Backlash Over Macklemore Criticism, Clarifies Stance on Israel-Palestine Conflict

Athletics-Werro beats Hodgkinson in 800m thriller, Jefferson-Wooden lights up Budapest

Athletics-Werro beats Hodgkinson in 800m thriller, Jefferson-Wooden lights up Budapest

By Lori Ewing BUDAPEST, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Audrey Werro outpaced Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson to win the women's 800 metres, one of the most anticipated showdowns of the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship on Saturday, while Melissa Jefferson-Wooden blazed to the world's fastest

Pink Addresses Backlash Over Macklemore Repost and Pro-Palestine Statements

Pink Addresses Backlash Over Macklemore Repost and Pro-Palestine Statements

Pink Addresses Backlash Over Macklemore Repost and Pro-Palestine Statements