“I’m thinking of God [and] my dad, who didn’t get to see me. He passed away in 2013. Dad, this is for you,” said Julien Alfred after clinching 100m gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, dedicating her triumph to her late father. Yet, despite the glory, the world’s fastest woman remains grounded. After a dazzling 2025 season, she entered the World Athletics Championships as the favorite, until injury came knocking. With tears ending her season, Alfred’s resilience still shines through, leaving the next generation with a message they’ll never forget.

Ending her season in tears, Julien Alfred made the tough decision to prioritize her health ahead of future races. While her competitive year may have concluded, her role as a mentor is only beginning. Recently invited by the Saint Lucia Tourism Aut

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