Julien Alfred, the Saint Lucian Olympic 100m champion, will start her outdoor season on April 5 at the Miramar Invitational. She has chosen to focus on speed endurance rather than defend her World Indoor 60m title, having set new national records in the 300m and 400m. Community support is strong for her upcoming events leading up to the World Championships in September.
Julien Alfred, the 23-year-old Olympic 100m champion from Saint Lucia, will officially commence her outdoor season on April 5 at the fourth edition of the Miramar Invitational. Meet organisers, TC Management, confirmed her participation, marking the beginning of her journey toward Tokyo 2025. Rather than defending her World Indoor 60m title, Alfred has concentrated on enhancing her speed endurance, breaking national records in the 300m and 400m events.
Alfred made history last year by earning Saint Lucia’s inaugural Olympic gold medal in the 100m and a silver medal in the 200m at the Paris Games. Her coach, Edrick Floreal, mentioned that off-season training is aimed at boosting her performance in the half-lap event. The Ansin Sports Complex, renowned for its fast track, witnessed impressive times in 2023, including Sha’Carri Richardson’s stunning 10.57 run in the 100m.
Although Alfred’s specific event for the Miramar Invitational remains undisclosed, the Saint Lucian community is enthusiastic about supporting her. A social media post from the Saint Lucia Association of South Florida declared, “Get ready to bring the heat and make some noise… Julien Alfred—our very own Olympian—will be lighting up the track at the Miramar Invitational!” The community is urged to wear colors representing their pride and provide enthusiastic support.
The Miramar Invitational 2025 is classified as a Silver event on the World Athletics Continental Tour. Following this event, Alfred is scheduled to compete at the Bislett Games in Oslo on June 12 and at the Bauhaus Galan in Stockholm on June 15, with the World Championships set for September.
Julien Alfred is poised to make her outdoor season debut on April 5 at the Miramar Invitational, aiming to build upon her remarkable achievements from 2022. With her focus on speed endurance and community support, Alfred’s upcoming competitions promise to be exciting as she prepares for future events leading up to the World Championships.
Original Source: stluciatimes.com
