Julien Alfred secured first position at the Miramar Invitational in the 300m event on Saturday. During the much anticipated athletes event, Julien ended in 36.05 seconds and defeated Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson who clocked 36.13 seconds.
While the two Caribbean athletes gave a stunning performance at the event, their fans have been divided on social media supporting their favorite and defending them. The race between the two was worth watching and built suspense and excitement among viewers. As soon as the race started, Jackson took the lead and passed through the curve, however tables turned when Julien crossed her in the final stretch and finished first.
Julien Alfred creates national record at Miramar invitational
Julien Alfred with her stunning performance, set a new national record for Saint Lucia by finishing in just 36.05 seconds. Jackson on the other hand clocked 36.13 and ended second, whereas Jessika Gbai of Ivory Coast ended at 36.24 seconds and ended third.
Netizens react to Julien Alfred Vs Shericka Jackson at Miramar Invitational
While the highly anticipated match was worth watching and exciting for the viewers, it has created a social media buzz with fans expressing their mixed reactions online. While the Saint Lucia crowd supports Julien, Jamaicans are defending Shericka Jackson, emphasizing that she is just giving a start to the season after an injury.
A user named Brenton Lavin; while pointing out Julien Alfred wrote, ‘She went to Jamaica to train for three years now she is eating up their athlete too.
Another user wrote, “Julien Alfred ran well but nothing like putting classing Shericka. It was a competition and there had to be a winner. It’s still early in the season and there is still time to tell who is stronger.”
“Don’t be ridiculous! Sherica is just coming off a career threatening injury; that had denied her participation in the just concluded Olympics,” wrote Renford Clark.
Citizens share their views, call for unity among Caribbean athletes
While netizens defended their favorites, many came in support with an unbiased opinion stating that both the athletes are from the Caribbean, and they should feel proud for both.
Dalsan Marilyn, a user wrote, “We all are one, let ‘s celebrate each other! Each and every one of us has our season to shine and no one knows what god has in store for us. Stay positive.”
Another user named Julie Juju wrote, “Coming from St Lucia congratulations to all the athletes and to our Caribbean ladies one love, let there be peace and unity in all that we do. Let’s ignore social media rivalry. Last but not least my queen. Juju you are phenomenal, humble and passionate. Keep it up.”
