Olympic 100-meter champion Julien Alfred is setting records and breaking down barriers, both on and off the track.
Following her stunning Olympic victory, where she clocked a blazing 10.72 seconds, the 23-year-old from Saint Lucia has given fans a glimpse into her relationships with some of her fiercest rivals, including American sprint sensation Sha’Carri Richardson.
Though she dominated in Paris, the competition between Alfred and Richardson resumed shortly afterward at the Zurich Diamond League, where Richardson edged Alfred out with a powerful finish in the final 40 meters to post a time of 10.84 seconds.
Alfred, who had rocketed off to a strong start, settled for second at 10.88 seconds. This friendly back-and-forth between the two sprinters hints at a rivalry that’s likely to captivate track fans in the coming years. But as Alfred emphasizes, the rivalry lives on the track—not off it.
“Whenever I see my competitors, I do say hi to them,” Alfred said, speaking candidly about her dynamic with Richardson and other sprinters.
“On Instagram, when somebody p
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