Julien Alfred is heading into the Diamond League Brussels final with the 200-meter world record firmly in sight. The Saint Lucian sprint star is unbeaten over 200 meters this season, has already run 21.51 to become the third-fastest woman in history, and now faces one final chance to challenge Florence Griffith Joyner’s legendary 21.34 world record.

In this Brussels Diamond League preview, we break down Julien Alfred’s rise, her battles with Gabby Thomas and Melissa Jefferson Wooden, her 21.51 performance in Monaco, her national record 10.70 in Zurich, and the historic challenge waiting for her in Brussels. With the fast King Baudouin Stadium track, favorable conditions, and Alfred entering the race in incredible form.

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