Sprint Queen Dazzles in London with Blistering 21.71s Run

History was made in London today—and Saint Lucia’s flag flew high and proud! Julien Alfred, our very own sprint queen, delivered an unforgettable performance at the London Diamond League, storming to victory in the women’s 200 meters with a mind-blowing time of 21.71 seconds.

Yes, you read that right—21.71 seconds. Into a headwind.

In front of a roaring international crowd, Alfred didn’t just win—she dominated, powering past some of the world’s top sprinters including Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith (22.25s) and Amy Hunt (22.31s), leaving them chasing shadows.

Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia reacts after finishing first and setting a new Meet Record of 21.71 in the 200m Women's Final during the Novuna London Athletics Meet, part of the 2025 Diamond League at London Stadium on July 19, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) — Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia reacts after finishing first and setting a new Meet Record of 21.71 in the 200m Women’s Final during the Novuna London Athletics Meet, part of the 2025 Diamond League at London Stadium on July 19, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

With this golden run, Julien Alfred:

• Set a new personal best
• Broke her own Saint Lucia national record
• Crushed the London meet record
• Clocked the fastest women’s 200m time in the world for 2025
• And entered the elite club of history-makers—tied as the 9th fastest woman of all time in the event

This was more than a race—it was a statement. Julien Alfred is ready for LA28. And she’s not just going there to participate—she’s going to win.

Did you see her trademark smile shining brighter than ever. Today she showed the world that Saint Lucia is here, and we’re not backing down.

Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia reacts after finishing first and setting a new Meet Record in the 200m Women's Final during the Novuna London Athletics Meet, part of the 2025 Diamond League at London Stadium on July 19, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) — Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia reacts after finishing first and setting a new Meet Record in the 200m Women’s Final during the Novuna London Athletics Meet, part of the 2025 Diamond League at London Stadium on July 19, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

This marks Julien’s fourth sub-21.9 second 200m time this season, and her 10th win out of 11 races in 2025. Each time she steps on the track, she reminds the world that our small island produces greatness.

From Castries to Canaries, from Vieux Fort to Gros Islet, Saint Lucia is celebrating tonight. Our star athlete isn’t just running for medals—she’s running for all of us.
Julien Alfred: Proudly Lucian. Fiercely unstoppable.