American sprinter, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden has expressed heartfelt excitement after Twanisha “TeeTee” Terry stormed to victory in the women’s 100m final at the Star Athletics Sprint Series on June 14, 2025.
Melissa Jefferson, the reigning Olympic bronze medalist in the 100m, took to X (formerly Twitter) shortly after Terry’s win, writing: “So happy for Louise!!”. A cheerful post that quoted the race result.
Her reaction showcased the tight-knit friendship between the two athletes. They both train under the Star Athletics Track Club in Florida. We have also seen the two hugging each other after Melissa won the Philly Grand slam , in the last two weeks highlighting the camaraderie among athletes.
Terry’s Momentum Grows
Terry’s win at the Sprint Series solidified her status as one of America’s top sprinters this season. She edged out seasoned competitors Aleia Hobbs and English Gardner in a stacked final. The performance that has many wondering if this could be her long-awaited individual breakthrough.
Known for her contributions to Team USA’s gold-medal 4x100m relays at the 2022 and 2023 World Championships, Terry appears ready to make waves on her own.
Meanwhile, fans on X echoed Melissa’s enthusiasm. One wrote,@crowsfors77 “I love this for Her!! hope TT has another awesome season,” while @kJourney added, “Man I love this generation of track girlies!!!”. The playful reply, @Toddstewart; “Does that make you Thelma?”
