Julien Alfred

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden wins women's 100 metres world title

Melissa Jefferson Wooden produced a stunning performance to win the women's 100 metre world title at the world championships on Sunday.

Alfred targets Olympic sprint double as 'vicious' 1500m battle looms

Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred targets an Olympic sprint double on Tuesday as Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr go head to head in a 1500m grudge match that promises fireworks.

Paris Games: What's happening on Day 11

Alfred is seeking to emulate Jamaica's Elaine Thompson-Herah, who did the 100m-200m double at the Rio 2016 Games and at the Covid-delayed Tokyo Olympics.

'So, so proud': St. Lucia celebrates Alfred's historic Olympic gold

"This is a singular moment in history for Saint Lucia that we will remember for the rest of our lives. I'm so, so proud about everything she has accomplished so far."

Where's Saint Lucia? Alfred puts her country on the map

"I feel honoured just to be an ambassador for my country," Alfred told reporters. "Not many people know about Saint Lucia. Sometimes I can be in an Uber and they ask me where I'm from... and they'll be like 'Where's Saint Lucia?'"