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Justin Gatlin has explained why Julien Alfred was floored by Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Tina Clayton in the final of the 100 meters at the ongoing Tokyo World Championships.
Julien Alfred went into the women’s 100m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo as one of the heavy favorites, but the St Lucian sprinter had to settle for bronze after being outclassed by Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Tia Clayton.
It was a surprising result for Alfred, who has been one of the most consistent performers on the circuit this season. Her defeat has since sparked debate among fans and pundits, with American sprint legend Justin Gatlin offering a detailed breakdown of what went wrong.
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Speaking on the Ready Set Go podcast, Gatlin said Alfred’s biggest mistake came midway through the race when she failed to stay composed after Jefferson-Wooden pulled ahead.
“I hope she gets well because I understand the stress she was under going into a 100-meter race like that,” Gatlin said.
“In that situation, you’re not thinking about third, fourth, or fifth—you’re only thinking about finishing first or second. So for her, it must have been a blow to realize she got third.”
Jefferson-Wooden’s Start Was the Difference
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According to Gatlin, Jefferson-Wooden’s blistering start put Alfred under pressure almost immediately.
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“Melissa got a really good start and kept accelerating. Normally, when Julien races her, they’re battling stride-for-stride from 30 to 50 meters, with separation only coming around 65. But in that final, it was different.
“After 50 meters, Julien realized it wasn’t toe-to-toe anymore—she had to catch her. That’s when she didn’t stay relaxed,” Gatlin explained.
He added that Alfred’s attempt to chase shifted her out of her normal rhythm, allowing Clayton to sweep past in the closing stages.
“She pressed too much, and by the 70-meter mark, the Clayton twin closed the gap. After that, Julien could only hold on for third,” Gatlin said.
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The result marked a major breakthrough for Jefferson-Wooden, who secured her first world title with a dominant performance, while Clayton underlined Jamaica’s sprinting depth by sealing silver.
For Alfred, however, the bronze will feel like a missed opportunity given her season’s form. Yet Gatlin believes the experience could ultimately make her stronger.
“Track and field is unpredictable—sometimes you’re up, sometimes you’re down. For Julien, this is just part of the learning curve. The talent is there, but staying composed under pressure is what separates champions.”