Julien Alfred kicked off her 2025 Diamond League campaign with a strong statement. She absolutely cruised to a 10.89-second victory at the Bislett Games in Oslo on June 12. The Saint Lucian sprint star, still buzzing from meeting her idol Usain Bolt, looked completely unstoppable as she left Marie Josée Ta Lou-Smith and Dina Asher-Smith in her dust. But as the circuit rolled into Stockholm just three days later, Julien faced a tougher opponent than the competition itself, her own mind. And how did she fight that?

Well, at the Stockholm Diamond League on June 15, Alfred proved she’s not just a force to be reckoned with; she’s a record-breaker. Rocking her bright yellow Puma kit, she blazed to an incredible meet-record 10.75 seconds in the women’s 100m. She totally left her training partner Dina Asher-Smith in second (10.93s) and Ta Lou-Smith in third (11.00s), just ahead of American Maia McCoy (11.02s). That time didn’t just win the race, it marked Julien’s second consecutive Diamond League win of the season. But behind that blazing performance, there was a hidden story of vulnerability. What exactly had been weighing on the Olympic champion’s mind?

After the race, Julien bravely opened up about her struggles, sharing a surprising moment of self-doubt she felt after Oslo and who helped her regain confidence. “After Oslo, I had to have a long chat with my coach, and he went through everything with me for today’s race,” she revealed. “He reassured me that I am in great shape because I was doubting myself. But I am happy today with how the race went. The turnaround was short, but it is nothing new to me—I have done it before.” Her coach’s reassuring words were the exact spark she needed, transforming her uncertainty into pure confidence on the track. How will this powerful mental reset shape her path forward?

With her coach’s unwavering belief fueling her fire, the 24-year-old is eyeing the World Championships in Tokyo this September. After conquering her doubts, is Julien Alfred finally ready to claim her first outdoor world title?

Julien Alfred has sorted the road ahead of her

Julien Alfred is absolutely on fire after her sensational 10.75-second victory at the Stockholm Diamond League, her second straight win in the series! The Saint Lucian sprint queen isn’t slowing down. With her eyes firmly fixed on even bigger prizes, Alfred shared her immediate plans: “I shall be heading back to Austin for training now before Pre.” But what exactly does this mean for the reigning Olympic 100m champion?

Alfred’s return to her training base in Austin, Texas, signals a period of intense focus as she gears up for the Prefontaine Classic, a major Diamond League event set for July 5, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon. “Pre,” as it’s famously known, will be a true test, pitting her against sprinting titans like Sha’Carri Richardson. Remember last year? Richardson got the better of Alfred at the 2024 Prefontaine, clocking 10.83s to Alfred’s 10.93s for second place. Our champion is clearly hungry for redemption! Her time back in Austin, where she refined her Olympic-winning form, will be absolutely crucial for sharpening her speed and mental fortitude. Can she snatch the top spot in Eugene this time?

Looking further down the track, Alfred’s ultimate goal is shining brightly: the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, from September 13-21, 2025. With her season’s best already a blistering 10.75s, the question on everyone’s mind is: Is Julien Alfred finally poised to claim her first outdoor world title? The athletics world is holding its breath!