Olympic Champion Alfred Gears Up to Compete Against America's Top Athletes

Olympic women’s 100m gold medalist Julien Alfred has officially announced her participation in the Prefontaine Classic on July 5 at Eugene's acclaimed Hayward Field. The 24-year-old athlete from Saint Lucia will be the centerpiece of the women's 100m event at this Wanda Diamond League gathering, facing a formidable challenge ahead of the World Championships in Tokyo this September. Alfred will go head-to-head against US Olympic silver and bronze medalists Sha’Carri Richardson and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden. Richardson, the reigning world champion at 25, and 24-year-old Jefferson-Wooden, who recently achieved the year’s fastest time of 10.73, are both established contenders. Alfred’s achievements include an Olympic record of 10.72, ranking her among the fastest women in history. Unbeaten this season, she aims to maintain her streak against these formidable rivals. Meanwhile, Richardson and Jefferson-Wooden are eager to secure crucial Diamond League points and prepare for the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo.