Julien Alfred secured a historic victory for Saint Lucia by winning the women's 100-meter final at the 2024 Olympics on Saturday. Despite the rainy conditions, Alfred led from start to finish and set a new national record with a time of 10.72 seconds.
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The 23-year-old kicked off the race very fast from the onset to defeat the pre-tournament favorite and the world champion American, Sha’Carri Richardson, whose slow start in the race saw her run a time of 10.87s to clinch the silver medal in her first Olympic tournament.
Sha’Carri Richardson's compatriot, Melissa Jefferson, finished third with a time of 10.92s and secured the bronze medal. Great Britain’s Daryll Neita ran 10.96s to finish fourth, and America’s Twanisha Terry crossed the line in 10.97s to earn a fifth-place finish.
The victory marks a historic moment for Saint Lucia, with Alfred bringing home the nation’s first Olympic medal. After the race, Alfred was seen celebrating with the Saint Lucian flag.
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