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Julien Alfred will be looking to build on her stellar 2024 campaign that saw her claim gold in the 100m and silver in the 200m in Paris.
As 2025 approaches, Julien Alfred, St. Lucia’s golden sprint sensation, is soaking up the tranquility of her Caribbean homeland before diving into what promises to be another stellar year on the track.
After a breakout 2024 season that saw her etch her name into the annals of athletics history, Alfred is relishing some much-needed family time in St. Lucia, surrounded by loved ones and the beauty of her idyllic surroundings.
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"Family time is always the best time for me," Alfred shared on Instagram, following the ushering in of the new year.
"48 hours of love, joy, and laughter, there’s no place like St. Lucia. Truly my happy place," she continued.
This downtime is well-earned for the sprinter who has quickly become a global sensation, capturing the hearts of fans around the world with her remarkable feats on the track.
Known for her incredible speed and resilience, Alfred stunned the world in 2024 when she became the first-ever Olympic gold medalist for St. Lucia.
Her victory in the 100m at the Paris Olympics was a thrilling upset, where she outran favorites, including the celebrated American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson.
Her historic performance didn’t stop there. Alfred added a silver medal to her collection in the 200m, narrowly finishing behind American sprinter Gabby Thomas.
It was a monumental year that solidified her place as one of the world’s premier sprinters.
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Looking ahead to 2025, Alfred is poised to continue her ascent. The World Indoor 60m title is within her sights as she prepares to defend her 2024 crown with the indoor season fast approaching.
She will also be eying breaking new ground in the World Athletics Championships. After placing fourth in the 100m and fifth in the 200m in 2023, Alfred will be hoping toc change her fortunes with the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics season.
With a promising 2025 season on the horizon, Alfred's golden touch looks set to continue. But for now, the sprinter is savoring her time in St. Lucia, basking in the warmth of her family and the serenity of her beloved island, her true happy place.
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