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Why Discomfort Breeds Success: 5X World Champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden on Handling Pressure, Bouncing Back from Injury & Leveling Up with Star Athletics
Recorded live at the Nike House of Innovation on Fifth Avenue during New York City Marathon week, Olympic medalist and world champion sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden joins Emily to talk about what it really takes to perform under pressure.
From growing up in a small town in South Carolina to becoming one of the fastest women in track and field history, Melissa’s journey hasn't been a straight line. She opens up about navigating a difficult, winless 2023 season, battling back from a shin stress fracture, and making the tough decision to leave her collegiate coach to train alongside…
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