Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia secured a landmark triumph in the women’s 100m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, claiming the world’s fastest woman title.
Competing amidst heavy rain at the Stade de France on Saturday, Alfred clocked a remarkable 10.72 seconds, outpacing USA’s Sha’Carri Richardson (10.87) and Melissa Jefferson (10.92), who earned silver and bronze, respectively.
This historic victory not only secured Saint Lucia’s maiden Olympic medal but also brought immense pride and joy to the entire nation.
It marked a momentous achievement for the small Caribbean nation, which has participated in the Games with 31 athletes over the past three decades.
Alfred, renowned for her humility and exceptional speed, set a national record with her performance, though her triumph eclipsed any numerical feat.
The 23-year-old’s ascent to Olympic champion has been nothing short of inspiring. Her journey from a silver medal at the Youth Games in 2018 to dominant performances in American collegiate athletics at the University of Texas culminated in a World Indoor 60m title earlier this year in Glasgow.
Now, Julien Alfred stands as an Olympic champion, forever etching her name in the annals of Olympic history and emerging as a national hero for Saint Lucia.
