Olympic Champion Julien Alfred to feature in Netflix Series “Sprint”

The first-ever Olympic gold medallist for Saint Lucia and their star-athlete, Julien Alfred is all set to be featured on Netflix series Sprint. Her feature in the series is not only a testament to her hard work and dedication but also an inspiration to all the aspiring athletes of the small island nations.

Olympic Champion Julien Alfred will be featured on Season 2 of the Netflix series Sprint. This documentary series follows athletes from all around the world and dives inside the minds of those top athletes who practice to become the world’s fastest person. It provides an insider’s perspective on the high stakes and mental toughness of sprinters.

As per the details, this upcoming season is all set to premier on 13^th November and take an in-depth look at the Diamond League meets, national championships, and the highly anticipated Paris Olympics 2024.

In their series, the viewers will get a chance to recall all the beautiful moments of Julien Alfred that led to her Olympic glory. Recently, Alfred recorded a history by becoming the first-ever Saint Lucian to win Olympic gold medal for her country.

She defeated US athlete and reigning world champion, Sha’Carri Richardson to win the gold medal for her nation. She clocked the time of 10.72 second and gave Saint Lucia, its first Olympic gold medal in the Women’s 100m final in Paris.

Not only this, she has also brought another glorious moment for her nation by claiming silver medal in Paris Olympics 2024 in 200m. These remarkable achievements of Julien Alfred truly make her the worthy person to be featured in the Netflix Series Sprint.

On this remarkable achievement of Julien Alfred, the Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Ernest Hilaire also extended congratulations to her. He stated that her success is the result of her hard work and determination.

The Minister continued to say that Alfred has become an inspiration to all who has filled the hearts of all the citizens of the country with pride. He extended all the blessings to Alfred and asked her to continue to excel.

Moreover, the President of World Athletics, Sebastian Coe, told Netflix last year that it takes a special talent, both physically and mentally, to succeed in a world where one’s fate is decided in just 10 seconds.

And Julien Alfred has proved both her physical and mental excellence by winning medals and bringing laurels for her nation.

Other notable athletes that will be featured in the Season 2 of the Netflix series Sprint include, Noah Lyles from America; Letsile Tebogo from Batswana; Gabby Thomas from America; Kishane Thompson from Jamaica; Fred Kerley from America; Kenny Bednarek from America; Melissa Jefferson from America; Shericka Jackson from Jamaica; Marcell Jacobs from Italy; Oblique Seville from Jamaica and TeeTee Terry from America.