World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia competes in a women's 100-meter heat at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2025.

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia competes in a women's 100-meter heat at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2025.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Gold medalist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (C) of the United States poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025, alongside silver medalist Tina Clayton (L) of Jamaica and bronze medalist Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

(from L) Tina Clayton of Jamaica, Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden of the United States, Shericka Jackson of Jamaica and Sha'Carri Richardson of the United States compete in the women's 100-meter final at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (C) of the United States crosses the finish line to win the women's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025. Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia (L) and Shericka Jackson of Jamaica finished third and fourth, respectively.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (C) of the United States crosses the finish line to win the women's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025. Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia (L) and Shericka Jackson of Jamaica finished third and fourth, respectively.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (R) of the United States crosses the finish line to win the women's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025. At left is Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia finishing third.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (C) of the United States wins the women's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025. Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia (L) and Shericka Jackson of Jamaica finished third and fourth, respectively.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (C) crosses the finish line to win the women's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025. Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia (L) and Shericka Jackson of Jamaica finished third and fourth, respectively.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (R) of the United States and Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia compete in the women's 100-meter final at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (C) crosses the finish line to win the women's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025. Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia (L) and Shericka Jackson of Jamaica finished third and fourth, respectively.

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

100m Women Thelma DAVIES USA) - Julien ALFRED (LCA) - Jacious SEARS (USA) during 2025 Wanda Diamond League, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 11 2025

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

100m Women Thelma DAVIES USA) - Julien ALFRED (LCA) - Jacious SEARS (USA) during 2025 Wanda Diamond League, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 11 2025

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

100m Women Thelma DAVIES USA) - Julien ALFRED (LCA) - Jacious SEARS (USA) during 2025 Wanda Diamond League, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 11 2025

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

100m Women Julien ALFRED (LCA) - Jacious SEARS (USA) during 2025 Wanda Diamond League, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 11 2025

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

100m Women Thelma DAVIES USA) - Julien ALFRED (LCA) during 2025 Wanda Diamond League, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 11 2025

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

100m Women Thelma DAVIES (USA) - Julien ALFRED (LCA) - Julien ALFRED (USA) - Aleia HOBBS (USA) - Aleia HOBBS (USA) - Amy HUNT (GBR) during 2025 Wanda Diamond League, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 11 2025

Diamond League London Meeting - UK

Diamond League London Meeting - UK

Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia celebrates after winning the women's 200m event with a new meeting record at the 2025 Diamond League London Meeting in London, Britain, July 19, 2025. Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Diamond League London Meeting - UK

Diamond League London Meeting - UK

Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia reacts after winning the women's 200m event at the 2025 Diamond League London Meeting in London, Britain, July 19, 2025. Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

100m Women Julien ALFRED (LCA) Winner during 2025 Wanda Diamond League, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 11 2025

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

100m Women Julien ALFRED (LCA) Winner during 2025 Wanda Diamond League, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 11 2025

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

100m Women Julien ALFRED (LCA) Winner during 2025 Wanda Diamond League, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 11 2025

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

100m Women Julien ALFRED (LCA) Winner during 2025 Wanda Diamond League, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 11 2025

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - 2025 Wanda Diamond League

100m Women Julien ALFRED (LCA) Winner during 2025 Wanda Diamond League, International Athletics game in Monaco, PrincPhoto by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COMlity of Monaco, July 11 2025

Paris 2024 - Women’s 200m Medal Ceremony

Paris 2024 - Women’s 200m Medal Ceremony

Gold medalist Gabrielle Thomas (C) of the United States, silver medalist Julien Alfred (L) of Saint Lucia and bronze medalist Brittany Brown of the United States react during the victory ceremony of the women's 200m of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, August 7, 2024. Photo by Li Gang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Women’s 200m Medal Ceremony

Paris 2024 - Women’s 200m Medal Ceremony

Silver medalist Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia reacts during the victory ceremony of the women's 200m of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, August 7, 2024. Photo by Li Gang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Women’s 200m Medal Ceremony

Paris 2024 - Women’s 200m Medal Ceremony

Gold medalist Gabrielle Thomas (C) of the United States, silver medalist Julien Alfred (L) of Saint Lucia and bronze medalist Brittany Brown of the United States react during the victory ceremony of the women's 200m of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, August 7, 2024. Photo by Li Gang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Women’s 200m Medal Ceremony

Paris 2024 - Women’s 200m Medal Ceremony

Gold medalist Gabrielle Thomas (C) of the United States, silver medalist Julien Alfred (L) of Saint Lucia and bronze medalist Brittany Brown of the United States react during the victory ceremony of the women's 200m of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, August 7, 2024. Photo by Li Gang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Women’s 200m Medal Ceremony

Paris 2024 - Women’s 200m Medal Ceremony

Silver medalist Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia reacts during the victory ceremony of the women's 200m of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, August 7, 2024. Photo by Li Gang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris 2024 - Women’s 200m Medal Ceremony

Paris 2024 - Women’s 200m Medal Ceremony

Silver medalist Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia reacts during the victory ceremony of the women's 200m of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, August 7, 2024. Photo by Li Gang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(240807) -- PARIS, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Gold medalist Gabrielle Thomas (C) of the United States, silver medalist Julien Alfred (L) of Saint Lucia and bronze medalist Brittany Brown of the United States react during the victory ceremony of the women's 200m of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 7, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Gang)

Paris 2024 - USA’s Gabrielle Thomas Takes Gold In 200m

Paris 2024 - USA’s Gabrielle Thomas Takes Gold In 200m

Gabrielle Thomas (R) of the United States and Julien Alfred (C) of Saint Lucia compete during the women's 200m final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 6, 2024. Photo by Li Ying/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Olympics: Athletics

Paris Olympics: Athletics

Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred embraces her competitor following their women's 200-meter semifinal on Aug. 5, 2024, at the Paris Olympics at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris.

Paris Olympics: Athletics

Paris Olympics: Athletics

Gabrielle Thomas (C) of the United States reacts after winning the women's 200-meter final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris. Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred (L) and Brittany Brown of the United States finished second and third, respectively.

Paris Olympics: Athletics

Paris Olympics: Athletics

Gabrielle Thomas (R) of the United States reacts after winning the women's 200-meter final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris. Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred (L) finished second.

Paris Olympics: Athletics

Paris Olympics: Athletics

Gabrielle Thomas (R) of the United States runs en route to winning the women's 200-meter final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris. Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred (L) finished second.

Paris Olympics: Athletics

Paris Olympics: Athletics

Gabrielle Thomas (front R) of the United States reacts as she crosses the finish line to win the women's 200-meter final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 6, 2024, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris. Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred (front L) finished second.

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(240806) -- PARIS, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Gabrielle Thomas (3rd L) and Brittany Brown (C) of the United States and Julien Alfred (2nd L) of Saint Lucia compete during the women's 200m final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Gang)

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(240806) -- PARIS, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Gabrielle Thomas (R) of the United States and Julien Alfred (C) of Saint Lucia compete during the women's 200m final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ying)

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(240805) -- PARIS, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Julien Alfred (back) of Saint Lucia hugs Favour Ofili of Nigeria after the women's 200m semi-final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lui Siu Wai)

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(240805) -- PARIS, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Julien Alfred (L) of Saint Lucia and Favour Ofili of Nigeria compete during the women's 200m semi-final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ying)

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(240805) -- PARIS, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Julien Alfred (L) of Saint Lucia reacts with Maboundou Kone of Cote D'Ivoire after the women's 200m semi-final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Jing)

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(240805) -- PARIS, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Julien Alfred (R) of Saint Lucia reacts with Mckenzie Long of the United States after the women's 200m semi-final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lui Siu Wai)

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(240805) -- PARIS, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Julien Alfred (back) of Saint Lucia hugs Favour Ofili of Nigeria after the women's 200m semi-final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lui Siu Wai)

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(240805) -- PARIS, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Julien Alfred (L) of Saint Lucia reacts with Maboundou Kone of Cote D'Ivoire after the women's 200m semi-final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lui Siu Wai)

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(240805) -- PARIS, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Julien Alfred (L) of Saint Lucia reacts with Favour Ofili of Nigeria after the women's 200m semi-final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lui Siu Wai)

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(240805) -- PARIS, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Julien Alfred (L) of Saint Lucia competes with Favour Ofili of Nigeria during the women's 200m semi-final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lui Siu Wai)

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(240804) -- PARIS, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Gold medalist Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia reacts during the victory ceremony of the women's 100m of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 4, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Song Yanhua)

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(240804) -- PARIS, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Gold medalist Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia reacts during the victory ceremony of the women's 100m of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 4, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Sun Fei)

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(240804) -- PARIS, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Gold medalist Julien Alfred (C) of Saint Lucia, silver medalist Sha'Carri Richardson (L) and bronze medalist Melissa Jefferson of the United States react during the victory ceremony of the women's 100m of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 4, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Sun Fei)