Historic Olympic Medal Win for St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred
A New Chapter in Olympic History
St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred has etched her name in the history books as the first St Lucian to win a medal at the Olympics.
Gold Medal Winner
Alfred won the women’s 100m with a National Record of 10.72 seconds for her country’s first gold medal at the Olympic Games yesterday.
Comfortable Win
Alfred won comfortably ahead of American favourite Sha’Carri Richardson.
Medal Standings
Richardson clocked 10.87 seconds to capture silver while American Melissa Jefferson stopped the clock at 10.92 seconds for bronze.
Results
RESULTS
Julien Alfred (Saint Lucia) – 10.72 (NR)
Sha’Carri Richardson (USA) – 10.87
Melissa Jefferson (USA) – 10.92
Daryll Neita (Great Britain) – 10.96
Twanisha Terry (USA) – 10.97
Mujinga Kambundji (Switzerland) – 10.99
Tia Clayton (Jamaica) – 11.04
Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith (Ivory Coast) – 13.84
NR indicates a National Record.
Conclusion
Julien Alfred’s historic win marks a new chapter in St. Lucia’s Olympic history, and we celebrate her achievement with pride.
FAQs
Q: Who is the first St Lucian to win a medal at the Olympics?
A: Julien Alfred
Q: What was Julien Alfred’s time in the women’s 100m?
A: 10.72 seconds (National Record)
Q: Who won silver and bronze in the women’s 100m?
A: Sha’Carri Richardson (silver) and Melissa Jefferson (bronze)