(In US) Julien Alfred Qualifies for Women’s 100m Final at 2025 World Championships in Tokyo

 

Saint Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred has captured attention in the UK and US after qualifying for the women’s 100m final at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025, topping her heat with an impressive 10.93 seconds at the National Stadium on September 13, 2025. The 24-year-old Olympic champion breezed through to the semi-finals, showcasing her dominance and setting the stage for another potential medal.

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Alfred made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning gold in the 100m with a national record of 10.72 seconds, securing Saint Lucia's first-ever Olympic medal. As the reigning Olympic titleholder, she remains a strong contender in Tokyo, where she faces fierce competition from athletes like Sha'Carri Richardson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Fans are buzzing about her form, with the final set for September 14, 2025, promising an electrifying showdown in the sprint event.

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