'I want to do the same for the youth'- Julien Alfred opens up about the legacy she wants to leave behind

As she continues finding a path to greatness, has disclosed that her main priority in Saint Lucia will be giving back to the society and helping the youngsters achieve their dreams.

Being Saint Lucia’s first ever Olympic medallist, believes there is more she can do to ensure the trend continues and even after her retirement, more track and field stars will emerge from the Island.

disclosed that someone saw her potential and tapped into her and it would only be fair enough if she also supports the youth be it through educating them or mentoring them when it comes to sports.

The USATF Olympic trials have been described as 'tougher' than the Olympic games themselves, something Michael Johnson, Dennis Mitchell, Gabby Thomas and Fred Kerley all agree on.

“I haven’t thought much about that…but I really want to give back to the young children of Saint Lucia. I was once there, I once struggled, whether through education or sports, I want to give back to my fellow St. Lucians,” Julien Alfred said.

“I want them to get to where they want like how I had people who poured into me, and helped me get to where I want to go, I want to do the same for the youth of the country by giving back whether it’s giving spikes or education and just help as long as I can. We are a small island and I want us to continue creating legends.”

has enjoyed an amazing 2024 season and she has hopes to continue the winning streak to the 2025 season. She started with a dominant 60m win at the in Glasgow, Scotland.

After her exploits, she thought of ending her season then due to the pressure she felt but thanks to her coach Edrick Floreal, she got up to her feet and went back to training. Before the Olympic Games, Julien Alfred competed at the Prefontaine Classic, finishing second behind

She also claimed top honours in the women’s 200m at the Gyulai István Memorial, a Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix and also finished second in the women’s 200m at the Meeting in London.

Going into the Olympic Games, Julien Alfred was an underdog but she showed and proved that she also belonged among the great sprinters. In the women’s 100m, she silenced to claim top honours before claiming silver in the 200m behind Gabby Thomas.

Junelle Bromfield was all smiles as she looked stunning in her outfit alongside her fiancé Noah Lyles who never disappoints when it comes to fashion.

She rounded up her season with a win at the Diamond League Meeting final in Brussels, days after finishing second behind Sha’Carri Richardson in Zurich.