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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins historic double at worlds
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Jefferson-Wooden, 24, won the 200 on Friday in 21.68 seconds, the fastest time in the world this year.
The last time the same woman swept the 100 and 200 at worlds was Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price of Jamaica in 2013.
The last American woman to win the 200 meters at worlds was Allyson Felix in 2009.
Amy Hunt of Great Britain (22.14 seconds) won the 200 silver and Shericka Jackson of Jamaica (22.18) took the bronze.
Lyles tied Usain Bolt with four 200 world titles.
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