The Saint Lucian sprint sensation and Olympic champion stormed to victory with a remarkable time of 21.79 seconds, finishing ahead of Kayla White, who clocked in at 22.00 seconds. Amy Hunt rounded out the podium with a season-best of 22.16 seconds.
Competing at the prestigious Wanda Diamond League Final (Allianz Memorial Van Damme) in Brussels, Alfred entered the race undefeated in the 200m this season. She also boasts the fastest time in the world this year, a blistering 21.51 seconds, achieved earlier this summer in Monaco.
As the heavy favorite, Alfred faced a highly competitive lineup, including Great Britain’s Amy Hunt and strong American runners Kayla White and Cambrea Sturgis.
With Alfred leading the charge and her impressive 21.51 time, anticipation was high for an electrifying showdown.
Heading into the 2026 Diamond League Final, Alfred boasts three wins from three races in the women’s 200m this season, along with the fastest time in the world. Her victory at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme awarded her a first Diamond Trophy in the 200m, having already claimed the title in the 100m for the past two years.
Only two competitors in Friday’s field, U.S. runners Kayla White and Cambrea Sturgis, have come close to Alfred’s best time this season, while Great Britain’s Amy Hunt arrives with confidence following her impressive four-gold performance at the European Championships.
Alfred’s stunning 21.51-second lifetime best, set in Monaco, solidifies her status as a leading contender.
She lined up against a tough field that included: – Amy Hunt (Great Britain) – Anavia Battle (USA) – Kayla White (USA) – Cambrea Sturgis (USA)
With her recent win, Julien Alfred has further marked her place in track and field history as a force to be reckoned with.