Austin, Texas – The track world has been waiting for Naomi London’s return – and the 18-year-old Saint Lucian phenom just announced it with fireworks. In her first major race of the season at the prestigious Texas Relays, the “Sprint Princess” didn’t just compete—she made history.
London clocked a blistering 11.23 seconds in the women’s 100m, smashing Julien Alfred’s Saint Lucian junior national record (11.39) set in 2019. Despite racing against seasoned professionals, the Vieux Fort native claimed 2nd in her heat and an eye-catching 5th place overall—all while benefiting from a legal 1.9 m/s tailwind.
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Though yet to debut for the University of Texas, London’s work with coach Edrick Floreal’s elite group—including world champions Julien Alfred and Dina Asher-Smith—is clearly paying off. Her time makes her the world’s #2 U20 sprinter this year (surpassing USA’s Brianna Selby’s 11.26), just outside the all-time U20 top 100, and a CARIFTA gold medal threat
With the CARIFTA Games looming in Port of Spain, London’s rivals now include:
Adaejah Hodge (BVI) & Sabrina Dockery (Jamaica) – both on the U20 all-time list Dockery’s 11.08 at Boys and Girls Champs signals a fierce showdown ahead.
This wasn’t just a comeback—it was a statement. As London told fans post-race: “This is just the start. Saint Lucia’s flag will keep flying higher.” With her trajectory, don’t bet against it.
