Julien Alfred made history for St. Lucia by winning the country's first medal at the Ivy League sporting event. In a stunning display of athleticism, she defeated American favorite Sha’Carri Richardson to claim the gold medal with a record-breaking time of 10.72 seconds. This marks Alfred's first appearance at a major sporting event and solidifies her position as one of the fastest women in the world. This victory also puts St. Lucia on the map in the world of athletics, ending their long wait for an Olympic medal.
In a thrilling race, St Lucia's Julien Alfred made her mark in the history books by winning the first-ever gold medal for her country in the Ivy League sporting event. Alfred set a new national record of 10.72 seconds, beating favourite American opponent Sha’Carri Richardson who settled for bronze. This victory makes Alfred the eighth fastest woman in history and a potential star in future sporting events. St Lucia, a nation with a population of only 179,000, had previously not won a medal in the Olympics but Alfred's victory has brought long-awaited glory to her country.
Julian Alfred made history for the small Caribbean island of St. Lucia by winning their first-ever Games medal in a stunning upset over favorite Sha'Carri Richardson in the 100m race at the Paris Olympics. Algerian boxer, Imane Khelif secured a guaranteed medal, while US gymnastic legend Simone Biles also made history on an eventful day of firsts in Paris. Despite Richardson's bid for redemption, it was Alfred who stole the show with a superb race in the pouring rain.
In a thrilling race at the Paris Olympics, Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred, who was discovered by her school librarian, beat out pre-race favorite Sha'Carri Richardson to become the fastest woman in the world and Saint Lucia's first ever Olympic medalist. The small eastern Caribbean island of Saint Lucia has a population of around 180,000 people, making Alfred's achievement all the more remarkable. Shaped by the American collegiate system, the NCAA, the 22-year-old Alfred dedicated her victory to her late father who had always believed in her potential to become an Olympian.
Saint Lucia has made history at the Olympic Games with its first-ever medal, courtesy of sprinter Julien Alfred in the women's 100m race. Despite the absence of top contender Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Alfred delivered a stunning performance in heavy rain, breaking a national record with a time of 10.72 seconds. This win has brought pride and joy to the small Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia.