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Ruth Chepngetich, Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet missed out as UK’s top athletics magazine honored Julien Alfred and Alana Reid.
Saint Lucia’s sprint queen Julien Alfred and Jamaican sprinter Alana Reid have cemented their places as track and field royalty, securing top honors and adding yet another gleaming accolade to their remarkable athletic journeys.
Both stars have been recognized by Athletics Weekly (AW), the United Kingdom’s premier publication for the sport, in an annual celebration of global excellence.
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Alfred, a 23-year-old phenomenon from Ciceron, Saint Lucia, has been named AW’s International Female Athlete of the Year for 2024.
The announcement, made on Friday, solidifies her status as one of the world’s foremost sprinters.
Alfred emerged victorious in a fan vote against a stellar field that included Belgium’s Nafi Thiam, The Netherlands’ Sifan Hassan, Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich, Faith Kipyegon, and Beatrice Chebet, the USA’s Gabby Thomas and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, and Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh.
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Alfred’s citation highlights an incredible season that began with a gold medal in the 60m at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow.
She followed that with a stunning performance at the Paris Olympics, where she captured gold in the 100m and silver in the 200m.
Her dominance extended to the Wanda Diamond League, where she clinched the 100m title.
In addition to her on-track success, Alfred has been recognized globally for her contributions to athletics.
She received accolades from the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) and the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC).
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With her season ending on a high note in September, Alfred is now a finalist for the World Athletics Track Athlete of the Year, where she faces tough competition from American star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone.
Speaking of her achievements, the University of Texas graduate continues to inspire a new generation of Caribbean athletes with her electrifying performances and unwavering dedication.
Meanwhile, Jamaica’s Alana Reid has been named AW’s International Under-20 Female Athlete of the Year.
10:58 - 26.11.2024
'Gunshots were my lullaby' - Julien Alfred reflects on overcoming a tough childhood
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18-year-old sprint sensation, who has rapidly ascended the ranks of global athletics, secured the honor through an online poll.
Reid dazzled at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Lima, Peru, clinching gold in the women’s 100m and playing a pivotal role in anchoring Jamaica’s 4x100m relay team to victory.
Reid’s meteoric rise to prominence did not stop there as she was part of the Jamaican women’s 4x100m relay team that competed in the Olympic Games earlier this year, finishing fifth in a fiercely contested final.
Reid’s achievements this year have placed her firmly in the spotlight as one of the most promising young talents in athletics.
The honors for both Alfred and Reid underscore the Caribbean’s continued dominance in the world of sprinting.
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