August 29, 2025 — St. Lucian sprint queen Julien Alfred stole the spotlight at the Diamond League finals, storming to victory in the women’s 100 metres with a dazzling performance that reaffirmed her dominance on the global stage.
Alfred powered through the finish line in scintillating fashion, leaving a star-studded field behind in one of the season’s most anticipated races. Her win adds another prestigious feather to her cap, following a breakthrough year in which she has consistently challenged the world’s fastest women.
The triumph not only secures Alfred’s position among the world’s sprinting elites but also reinforces the Caribbean’s rising influence in women’s athletics. Fans across her home country and the region celebrated her achievement, hailing it as a proud moment for St. Lucia.
Her victory at the finals also sets the stage for next season’s build-up to global championships, where she is now firmly marked as a favourite.