Source: Loop
Saint Lucia erupted in celebration as Julien Alfred etched her name in history, securing the country’s first-ever Olympic medal, gold in the Women’s 100m race at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
In a stunning debut, Alfred crossed the finish line in a blistering 10.72 seconds, defeating the reigning World Champion, Sha’Carri Richardson of the United States, for the second time today.
The 100m final was highly anticipated, with Richardson entering as the favourite after a dominant season. However, it was Alfred who stole the spotlight, delivering a performance that will be remembered for generations.
When the starting gun fired, Alfred showed her intent, accelerating with remarkable speed and determination. As the race climaxed, it became clear that history was in the making. Where Alfred narrowly edged Richardson in the semi-final, she dominated in the final, crossing the line first and securing Saint Lucia’s place on the Olympic map followed by the World Champion.
Alfred’s victory sent waves of jubilation across Saint Lucia, as the island rallied to celebrate this monumental achievement.
Streets were filled with cheering fans, and social media lit up with messages of pride and support for the young sprinter.