Julien Alfred, the 2024 Olympic 100m champion, has etched her name in history as the first-ever Olympic medalist from Saint Lucia.
But her dominance doesn’t stop there, she continues to shatter records, with her latest triumph coming at the Stockholm Diamond League, where she blazed through the 100m in 10.75 seconds.
As she remains undefeated in the 2025 season, one question lingers.
A Season of Dominance
Veteran analyst Anderson Emerole recently dissected Alfred’s performances, highlighting her remarkable consistency.
“I feel like Julien Alfred is finally starting to really separate herself from the other women and display the consistency that brought her an Olympic gold medal,” Emerole noted.
Her 10.75-second sprint in Stockholm was the second-fastest time in the world this year and her personal best outside her Olympic-winning 10.72.
“It’s also the third time she’s ever broken the 10.8-second barrier,” Emerole added.
“The level of consistency she’s displaying in 2025 across all events is building up to something special.”
Alfred remains unbeaten in 100m, 200m, 300m, and 400m, both indoors and outdoors. While some argue she hasn’t faced the toughest competition yet, her performances speak volumes about her potential to dominate the upcoming World Championships.
Trusting the Process
Behind every great athlete is a great coach, and for Alfred, Edrick Floreal has been instrumental in her success.
Emerole emphasized how Alfred embraces discomfort, trusting Floreal’s guidance.
“Julien Alfred is putting herself in a little bit of discomfort but trusting her coach… to believe that she is going to be successful, and it’s going to pay off later on.”
That trust has translated into jaw-dropping results, including her 21.88 in the 200m and now 10.75 in the 100m.
“If I’m putting Julien Alfred up against any other woman in the world right now, I’m picking Julien Alfred nine times out of 10,” Emerole declared.
Overcoming Self-Doubt
Despite her dominance, Alfred has faced moments of uncertainty. After her Oslo Diamond League victory (10.89s), she struggled with self-doubt, until Floreal stepped in.
Reflecting on her Stockholm win, Alfred shared.
“After Oslo, I had to have a long chat with my coach. He went through everything with me for today’s race. He reassured me that I am in great shape because I was doubting myself.”
That reassurance paid off as she shattered the Stockholm meeting record and later defeated Shericka Jackson in the 300m at the Miramar Invitational.
The Road Ahead
With the World Championships looming in September, Alfred’s trajectory suggests an unstoppable force. But in a field packed with stars like Shericka Jackson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Sha’Carri Richardson, the battle for supremacy will be fierce.
Julien Alfred’s rise isn’t just about talent, it’s about the perfect synergy between an athlete’s dedication and a coach’s vision.
As she continues her training in Austin, the world watches, wondering: Is this the season she cements herself as the undisputed queen of sprinting?