# @usatf on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Dem-KcfBqV0
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72604291-usatf-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/1c69d54ae2.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-10-17T20:47:55.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** USA Track & Field (@usatf) — https://gondola.cc/usatf

## Caption

“You don’t have to do it alone. You have people out there that want you to succeed.” 🥹

For Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, success is about more than what happens on the track.

Reflecting on the people who helped her along her journey, the world champion shares why she wants to be that same source of support for the next generation of kids and families through her newly launched nonprofit, @the.villageinitiative.

It takes a village 🫶

## Stats

- **Views:** 29,037
- **Likes:** 3
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 8

## Credits

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Maddie Avillar | @maddie.av | https://gondola.cc/maddie.av | Editor |
| Maddie Avillar | @maddie.av | https://gondola.cc/maddie.av | Videographer |

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