MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is a Carvers Bay High School alum, a former Coastal Carolina track and field standout, and a 2-time Olympic gold medalist who recently won gold in the 100-meter, 200-meter, and 4×100-meter at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
While the races she wins may change from time to time, there’s something about her that never will – her support for where she’s from.
“It really doesn’t matter where you come from,” Jefferson-Wooden said. “It doesn’t matter where you start. It’s all about where you’re going.”…