Julien Alfred is the top sprinter in the 100 meters, and Saint Lucia now has an Olympic medal
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, the women's 100 meters semifinals and final took place today. The final ended with a sensational result that will forever be a milestone for a Caribbean country.
Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia claimed an unexpected victory, securing the country’s first-ever Olympic medal. Alfred set a national record by running the distance in 10.72 seconds.
It is worth noting that Alfred was not considered a top contender for the race. Before the start, it seemed that American Sha'Carri Richardson would win the gold medal, but she finished second.
Olympic Games 2024. Paris, France. Athletics. 100 meters. Women
- Julien Alfred (Saint Lucia) – 10.72
- Sha'Carri Richardson (USA) – 10.87
- Melissa Jefferson (USA) – 10.92
Interestingly, the main favorite in this sprint event, Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, did not advance to the semifinals under rather mysterious circumstances.
Alex Olise
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Translated by the editors
