Julien Alfred Reveals Inspiring Words from Usain Bolt After Dream Meeting in Oslo

Usain Bolt presented flowers to Julien Alfred after winning her 100m race in Oslo

Julien Alfred Reveals Inspiring Words from Usain Bolt After Dream Meeting in Oslo

Abigael Wafula 07:04 - 13.06.2025

Julien Alfred met her mentor, Usain Bolt, in Oslo and has revealed what they talked about during the brief interaction.

Julien Alfred has disclosed some of the conversations she had with the fastest man alive, Usain Bolt, during their brief meeting at the Diamond League Meeting in Oslo.

Julien Alfred has always been vocal about looking up to Usain Bolt, and meeting him for the first time was a dream come true for the Olympic 100m champion.

In Oslo, Julien Alfred was making her 100m season debut, and thanks to meeting Usain Bolt, she was motivated to make a mark in the race, clocking 10.89 seconds to win the race ahead of Marie Josée Ta Lou-Smith and Dina Asher-Smith.

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Julien Alfred on Meeting Usain Bolt: I Think It’s Such an Honour

Usain Bolt and Julien Alfred
Usain Bolt and Julien Alfred. Image source: Diamond League

The Olympic 200m silver medallist revealed that she had a series of questions to ask Usain Bolt, but time did not allow.

However, even with the little time she got, Julien Alfred managed to pick words of wisdom from the eight-time Olympic champion.

“I finally got a chance to meet Usain, and I think it’s such an honour. I mean, I wanted to ask him so many questions yesterday, and one thing I asked him was, ‘How do you move on and continue to excel?’ He told me to just take it easy and take one day at a time, and just give myself grace,” Julien Alfred revealed to the Inside Lane.

“He told me that sometimes we may win a major championship and then take every opportunity and miss practice. I feel like not missing practice is a good thing, and I have a good army that keeps me grounded to continue chasing my goals. I cannot forget where I came from.”

Julien Alfred: I Have No Complaints

Julien Alfred
Julien Alfred at the Continental Tour Meeting in Zagreb

Following her victory at the Diamond League Meeting in Oslo, Julien Alfred revealed that the race was more of a training session to gauge where her body is as far as the 100m is concerned.

It was Julien Alfred’s first 100m of the season, and according to her, everything went as she had expected. She revealed that going forward, she will be looking to work on her finishing.

“I have no complaints, I’m healthy, and that’s all that matters. As long as I have a great execution, because that’s what I’m working on, nothing else matters. I’ll continue working on the last part of my race because I think that’s where things fall apart,” Julien Alfred told Athletics Weekly.

She now shifts focus to the Diamond League Meeting in Stockholm on Sunday, where she will be competing in the women’s 100m.

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