Julien Alfred won the women’s 100 meters at the Stockholm Diamond League with a time of 10.75 seconds, making it the second-fastest time globally in the current year.
Following her previous victory in Oslo last week, she set a meeting record during the event, highlighting her exceptional start to the season.
Julien Alfred, the Saint Lucian Olympic champion, demonstrated her status as the fastest woman in the world with her remarkable performance in the race.
The new meet record set by Alfred broke the previous 10.90 seconds set by Irina Privalova in 1990.
Dina Asher-Smith of Great Britain finished in second place with a time of 10.93 seconds, while Ivorian veteran Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith came in third at 11.00 seconds.
Alfred initially ran alongside Asher-Smith for the first 50 meters but accelerated in the race’s second half, leading to her victory.
Alfred won the race comfortably, crossing the finish line with ease after his impressive second-half performance.
The 24-year-old told reporters after the race that she was satisfied with her performance.
“After Oslo, I had to have a long chat with my coach, and he went over everything with me for today’s race,” Alfred said.
“He reassured me that I was in great shape because I was doubting myself. But I am happy today with how the race went.” “The turnaround was short, but it is nothing new to me. I’ve done it before,” she said of the short three-day gap. “I shall be heading back to Austin for training now before Pre (Prefontaine Classic).”
Meanwhile, Jamaica’s Ackera Nugent had to settle for second in the women’s 100-meter hurdles in 12.37 seconds, with American Grace Stark securing gold in a lifetime best time of 12.33 seconds.
