21.51, that\u2019s the top time that Alfred ran in Monaco on 10 July. Only Florence Griffith-Joyner (21.34 in 1988) and Shericka Jackson (21.41 in 2023) have ever run faster. \u201cI know Shericka ran that time here in Brussels and I know the track has a reputation for being super-fast, but I never think about times beforehand. My only goal is to win on Friday and lift that Diamond League trophy. I want to win as many titles and trophies as possible in my career.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alfred already has Diamond League titles in the 100 metres \u2013 two in fact. \u201cI won my first one two years ago in Brussels. I remember it was very cold that evening. Fortunately, it\u2019s set to be a bit warmer on Friday,\u201d laughs Alfred, who is used to the warmer climes of her hometown of Austin (Texas) and her native Saint Lucia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has her life changed since she became the Olympic 100-metre Champion in Paris in 2024? \u201cNot so much in my daily life in Austin, but certainly on the track. \u201cBeing introduced everywhere as an Olympic Champion does have an impact, and it also creates expectations. Last year, there were times I struggled to deal with that, but now I\u2019m used to it. And ultimately, in every race, it all comes down to the same thing: just focusing on \u2018Julien\u2019, on myself.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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