International
Julien Alfred Wins Gold in 100m at Paris Olympics, Making History for Saint Lucia
Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia made history by winning the gold medal in the women’s 100-meter final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Alfred dominated the field and finished in a national record time of 10.72 seconds, becoming Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medallist.
American world champion Sha’Carri Richardson secured the silver medal with a time of 10.87 seconds, while fellow American Melissa Jefferson took bronze in 10.92 seconds. Great Britain’s Daryll Neita narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth with a time of 10.96 seconds.
Julien Alfred’s achievement at the Paris 2024 Olympics has brought immense pride to Saint Lucia and solidified her place among the world’s elite sprinters.
