Who holds the London Athletics Meet women's 200 m record of 21.71?

Julien Alfred holds the London Athletics Meet women’s 200 m record with 21.71 seconds.

The Saint Lucian sprinter set the mark on 19 July 2025 at London Stadium, winning the Diamond League race and producing one of the fastest 200 m performances in history. The performance also improved the meeting record previously set by Gabrielle Thomas.

Alfred had already become Saint Lucia’s first Olympic champion when she won the 100 m at Paris 2024. She also took Olympic silver in the 200 m, making her a particularly prominent figure in the event.

A common mix-up is Gabby Thomas, who held the London meeting record after running 21.82 in 2024. Alfred lowered that mark in 2025; the record refers specifically to the London meeting, not the world record or Olympic record.