Castries, Saint Lucia: Saint Lucian sprinter- Julien Alfred secured victory within the 60m sprint on the 2024 Millrose Video games in New York. She clinched the championships with a time of 6.99, which is additional acknowledged as a world-leading time.
She defeated Shashalee Forbes of Jamaica, who ended up within the championship within the second place together with her finest time of seven.1 seconds. Then again, Future Smith-Barnett from the US secured the third place by finishing the race in 7.16 seconds.
With time, Alfred added her title to the checklist of one of the best of the world’s elite girls sprinters. She turned the primary girl to file the time after breaking the hallowed barrier 3 times throughout her ultimate NCAA season.
The victory of Julien Alfred has garnered needs from throughout Saint Lucia as residents showered their love for her dedication and efficiency. Prime Minister- Philip J Pierre added that she is a good inspiration for everybody.
He mentioned,” As we countdown to Independence 45, Julien Alfred continues to encourage us as Saint Lucians. Be part of me in congratulating Ms. Alfred on her newest win, 6.99 seconds within the 60M at Millrose Video games, breaking the file of seven.00 seconds set in 1994.”
Deputy Prime Minister- Ernest Hilaire additionally expressed delight with the achievement of Julien Alfred. He added, ”What a proud day to be from Castries South and to be Saint Lucian.”
Residents additionally showered love and added that she is a good expertise of Saint Lucia. They known as her “Saint Lucia’s Celebrity”, and appreciated her for her efficiency.
One commented,” I’m blissful for St. Lucia! Increasingly TOP TIER/gifted athletes are popping out of the Caribbean. St. Lucia maintain ya head up, yall time now.”
One other commented,” Congratulations Juju. We’re so very pleased with you.”
Leon Hess Complete Secondary College of Saint Lucia additionally prolonged greetings to Julien Alfred and added that she broke three data which is really inspiring. They added,”Her dedication and exhausting work has made her shine on the worldwide stage which encourage us all, particularly on the eve of the observe meet.”
