Saint Lucia, the Caribbean island nation, has recently emerged as a favored destination for world-class athletes following the 2024 Olympics. The island, already renowned as the home of 100m Olympic champion Julien Alfred, has welcomed a series of high-profile visitors, including triple World champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden. Alfred’s role as a Tourism Ambassador for her homeland appears to be yielding significant benefits, drawing attention to the island’s allure. Jefferson-Wooden, who married her college sweetheart Rolan Wooden II in March 2025, chose Saint Lucia for her belated honeymoon after a demanding athletics season. The 24-year-old from South Carolina, fresh from her gold medal triumphs in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m events in Tokyo, Japan, celebrated her nuptials at the luxurious Jade Mountain resort. She expressed her joy on social media, stating, ‘I love being Mrs. Wooden!!! Saint Lucia owes us nothing.’ Joining her at Jade Mountain in October was British sprinter Amy Hunt, a World Championships 200m silver medalist and Olympic 4x100m silver medalist. The 21-year-old from Nottinghamshire shared her enchantment with the island, posting, ‘Saint Lucia, I’ve only been here for 24 hours, but I’m in love.’ Meanwhile, Julien Alfred has been showcasing her homeland to former University of Texas teammate Rhashidat Adeleke, an Irish Olympian, and social media influencer Tiara Williams. The trio was spotted on a catamaran in Soufrière, enjoying the island’s vibrant culture. Adeleke, Williams, and American long sprinter Vernon Norwood also attended a reception for Alfred at BodyHoliday. Norwood, a seven-time global relay gold medalist with Team USA, added to the star-studded guest list. Saint Lucia’s appeal was further cemented in 2024 when Keisha Caine Bishop, mother of Olympic gold medalist and quadruple World Champion Noah Lyles, visited the island after meeting Alfred at the Paris 2024 Olympics.