Senior Sports Personalities of the Year Awards

Award Winners

Julien Alfred was named Senior Female Sports Personality of 2024

Track queen Julien Alfred and cricketer Johnson Charles again took him to the Senior Sports Personalities of the Year awards when the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports held their annual awards over the weekend.

Senior Female Sports Personality of 2024

There was no surprise when Prime Minister Philip J Pierre revealed that the 23-year-old Alfred, who created history by winning St Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, was named Senior Female Sports Personality of 2024.

Alfred also won the World Indoor Championship 60m title and Diamond League 100m title, in addition to her gold medal in the 100m and silver medal in the 200m at the Olympics.

The government had pledged a $1 million reward to her back in September, and a cheque in that amount was presented at the awards.

Male Sports Personality of 2024

The 36-year-old Charles won the male equivalent after enjoying a relatively successful year for the West Indies and helping the St Lucia Kings win their maiden Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title.

Coach of the Year

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy took home the Coach of the Year award after coaching the Kings to victory over the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the CPL final.

Conclusion

The Senior Sports Personalities of the Year awards recognized the outstanding achievements of Julien Alfred and Johnson Charles, two exceptional athletes who have made a significant impact in their respective sports.

FAQs

* What is the Senior Sports Personalities of the Year award?
The Senior Sports Personalities of the Year award is an annual award presented by the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports to recognize the outstanding achievements of sports personalities in St. Lucia.
* Who won the Senior Female Sports Personality of 2024?
Julien Alfred won the Senior Female Sports Personality of 2024 award, making her the first-ever Olympic medalist from St. Lucia.
* Who won the Male Sports Personality of 2024?
Johnson Charles won the Male Sports Personality of 2024 award, following a successful year for the West Indies and the St. Lucia Kings.