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Athlos Pulls Out ‘Receipts’ to Support Melissa
November 6, 2025 | Edition #301
👋 Hey, Speedster!
The track season may be over, but the disagreement on topics isn’t. This time, World Athletics is in the spotlight, and with each passing day, criticism of its selections is growing louder. More on that below…
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Athlos NYC Echoes Fans’ Support After World’s Fastest Woman Faces Major Snub |
The track and field fans stand in support of Melissa Jefferson after World Athletics' list comes out. |
World Athletics’ list of finalists for the Female Track Athlete of the Year Award has sparked plenty of debate. Track communities are questioning the organization’s credibility after Melissa Jefferson-Wooden was left out. So, tell us,
Do You Think Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Would Have Been the Perfect Choice for the Title? |
World Athletics is under fire for selecting Femke Bol as a finalist for the Female Track Athlete of the Year Award while overlooking stars like Beatrice Chebet, Faith Kipyegon, and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden. The Field category is also drawing backlash, mainly for leaving out Valarie Allman. So, how did the discus star actually perform this season? Well, here’s a look!
Look at this year’s resume for Valarie Allman 🤯
Quite possibly the greatest season a female discus thrower has ever had.
Imagine not having her as a Field Event of the year finalist …that’s what World Athletics did.
Just outrageous
📸Zeb Sion
— Beau Throws (@beau_throws)
8:04 PM • Nov 5, 2025
That's all for today! We’ll get back tomorrow with the regular updates from the track world! Meanwhile, we’d love your feedback.
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