Julien Alfred reaffirmed her status as one of the world’s premier sprinters with a blistering 10.75-second performance at the Stockholm Diamond League, storming to victory in the women’s 100 meters. The Olympic champion from Saint Lucia delivered a dominant run, demonstrating both technical precision and raw speed in front of a packed stadium of thrilled athletics fans.
From the starting gun, Alfred exploded out of the blocks with exceptional reaction time, quickly separating herself from the field. Her drive phase was powerful, her transition smooth, and by the 60-meter mark, the race was all but over. She maintained her top-end speed through the final strides, stopping the clock at 10.75 seconds—one of the fastest times in the world this season.
The time not only secured the win but also marked a personal season’s best and reinforced Alfred’s position as a leading contender for the upcoming World Athletics Championships. Only a few athletes have run faster in 2025, and Alfred’s consistency across the Diamond League circuit this year has been remarkable.
In the post-race interview, Alfred said, “I felt really good coming into this race. Training has been going great, and I’ve been focusing on staying relaxed and trusting my race plan. Everything came together tonight, and I’m happy with the result.”
The 10.75 performance is significant for several reasons. It equals the meet record and sets a new national record for Saint Lucia, adding another milestone to Alfred’s already impressive resume. Her rapid improvement over the past two seasons has turned her into a household name in track and field. Following her Olympic gold medal in Paris just last year, Alfred has transitioned seamlessly into a position of dominance, showing that her triumph was far from a one-off.
Behind her in Stockholm, the competition simply couldn’t keep up. The closest challenger, American sprinter Tamari Davis, crossed the line in 10.95—a solid performance in its own right but still clearly overshadowed by Alfred’s electric run. Third place went to Great Britain’s Daryll Neita, who clocked 11.02, rounding out a high-quality sprint final.
Experts and commentators praised Alfred’s execution, noting the improvement in her start and the fluidity of her mechanics. Many believe she is entering the prime of her career, and with the World Championships on the horizon, Alfred appears to be peaking at exactly the right time.
Fans across the globe are now eagerly anticipating a potential showdown between Alfred and her top rivals, including Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson and the United States’ Sha’Carri Richardson. If her performance in Stockholm is any indication, Alfred is ready to challenge—and possibly surpass—them all.
Julien Alfred’s 10.75 wasn’t just a fast time; it was a statement. A statement that the Olympic champion is not resting on her laurels. She’s hungry for more, faster, better—and if this season continues on its current trajectory, she might just become the woman to beat on the global stage
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