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Julien Alfred, Saint Lucia’s sprinting star, has owned the 2025 Diamond League. And after her 100m Olympic gold in Paris 2024, she’s been unstoppable. Kicking off her Diamond League Season 2025, in Oslo, she clocked 10.89s at Bislett Games, then smashed Stockholm’s meeting record with a 10.75s, also setting her season best. In Monaco, a -1.4 m/s headwind couldn’t stop her 10.79s win over Jacious Sears. Three victories in four races, only a second-place finish to Melissa Jefferson-Wooden in Eugene slowed her roll. But then Alfred decided to switch her game plan. Is anyone catching her this season?

At the London Athletics Meet on July 19, 2025, at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Alfred decided to switch to the 200m. Laden with self-doubt for trying 200m for the first time in the DL 2025 season, Alfred unleashed a jaw-dropping 21.71s, a new personal best that shattered Thomas Gabrielle’s meeting record of 21.82s and outdid her world lead of 18 April 2025 to set a new 21.88 set new world lead. She floated around the bend, leaving Dina Asher-Smith and Amy Hunt chasing shadows. It wasn’t just a win, it was a statement. Can she carry this fire to Tokyo’s World Championships?

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Post-race, Alfred’s confidence was infectious. “It was a strong first 150 metres of the race, and I managed to control it to finish strongly,” she said. “It was a great race for me, and races like this give me a lot of confidence as we get closer to Tokyo. I did the 200m last year before the Olympics, and I finished second, but seeing how I ran today and how comfortable I felt, I am a lot more confident in my 200m heading into the worlds.” That poise, that ease, it’s the mark of a champion who knows her time is now.

With the Diamond League Final in Zurich on the horizon, Alfred’s not just running races; she’s building a legacy. Her 200m breakthrough in London shows she’s no one-trick sprinter; she’s a dual-threat, ready to dominate both the 100m and 200m. As Tokyo looms, the question isn’t just whether she’ll medal, but whether anyone can stop her from sweeping the sprints. With her form, focus, and that unshakable belief, is Alfred about to redefine sprinting greatness?

Julien Alfred’s blazing run sparks one big fan plea for Worlds

Well, Julien Alfred’s 2025 Diamond League season has been a masterclass, with wins in Oslo (10.89s), Stockholm (10.75s, meeting record), and Monaco (10.79s). Her 200m world lead of 21.71s in London on July 19, 2025, crushed Thomas Gabrielle’s record. Yet, fans on X aren’t fully satisfied. Why the mixed feelings?

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The hype is real for some. “Julien Alfred is out for blood!!!” one fan raved, capturing her ferocious London run. Another dubbed it “a race for the ages, a performance unmatched in the annals of mankind,” elevating her 200m to legendary status. A bold prediction followed: “NOBODY is beating Julien Alfred in that 200m,” signaling her as the one to watch in Tokyo’s World Championships (September 13-21). But not everyone’s on board.

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A Jamaican fan sounded the alarm: “My Jamaican ladies need to arise fastttt,” anxious about Alfred’s dominance over their sprint stars. Then there’s the harsh critic: “Julien Alfred is BAD for Track, a dying sport! Good athlete but boring, generic, NOT marketable!” That jab at her charisma cuts deep, especially for a 24-year-old carrying Saint Lucia’s pride. Her post-London words, “It was a strong first 150 metres… races like this give me a lot of confidence as we get closer to Tokyo”, show a quiet confidence, but do fans want more flair? Are they missing the spark of a larger-than-life personality?

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The loudest fan chorus, though, is about preservation. “Julien Alfred needs to rest now. No more races till Worlds,” two fans pleaded, their urgency clear. Running a grueling Diamond League schedule, three 100m wins and a 200m stunner in London, has fans worried she’s burning out before Tokyo. Yet, her 21.71s in London wasn’t just a national record; it was a warning to rivals like Asher-Smith and Adeleke.

But with the Zurich Diamond League Final looming, fans fear overexertion could derail her World Championship dreams. Alfred’s reflection “I did the 200m last year before the Olympics and I finished second, but… I am a lot more confident in my 200m heading into the worlds” hints she’s peaking at the right time. Will she listen to fans and skip Zurich to save her legs for Tokyo’s global stage?

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