# Gabby Thomas and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden on doping tensions in sprinting

Olympic sprinters Gabby Thomas and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden are at the center of tensions over doping in track and field. The Guardian Sport report examines how the issue is dividing sprinting and shaping debates among athletes. It matters because doping disputes can affect trust, competition and the sport's credibility.

**Importance:** 3/5

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### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/21/gabby-thomas-melissa-jefferson-wooden-dennis-mitchell-doping-sprinting) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:04 GMT