“ Alfred gets a pretty good start, so does Jacious Sears right next to her as well,” the commentator said as the women’s 100m sprinters launched from their blocks at the Diamond League final. While Alfred banked on her start, Jamaica’s rising star and Sha’Carri Richardson’s fierce rival gave it everything she had, knowing this race was her last chance to claim a spot in the World Championship final.

“ It’s Clayton, Alfred, but Alfred goes away now. Alfred gets the meter,” the commentator remarked as Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred surged ahead to finish in 10.75 seconds. Tia Clayton crossed the line just behind in 10.84 seconds, claiming second place, but heartbreakingly, it wasn’t enough to earn her World Championships qualification. And now, we have her reaction.

“I’m feeling disapp

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