Charleston’s own Melissa Jefferson has secured an Olympic gold medal in Paris.
Competing in the 4×100 meter relay, Jefferson, alongside Twanisha Terry, Gabby Thomas, and Sha’Carri Richardson, finished with a time of 41.78 seconds, narrowly defeating Great Britain by .07 seconds.
Team USA is living life like it's GOLDEN. ✨
Sha'Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, Twanisha Terry, and Melissa Jefferson clocked in at 41.78 seconds, securing USA’s 12th title in the athletic event. Congratulations to these ladies! #ParisOlympics. pic.twitter.com/qDDF4tuMDC
— BET (@BET) August 9, 2024
Jefferson, who opened the relay with a split of 11.46 seconds, also won a bronze medal in the 100-meter dash earlier in the Games.
This marks her first Olympic gold and makes her the first Chanticleer to earn an Olympic medal.
