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St. Lucia sprinter wins gold medal
Congratulations Saint Lucia Julien Alfred! The sprinter won the women’s 100 metres in 10.72 seconds at the State de France at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking the first medal for her homeland.
Julien Alfred narrowly passed. Sha’Carri Richardsonfinished in 10.72 seconds. Sha’Carri, representing Team USA, took second place with a time of 10.87 seconds, winning the silver medal. Melissa Jeffersonalso on Team USA, won the bronze medal with a time of 10.92 seconds.
After winning the gold medal, Julien Alfred spoke exclusively with AP News. The St. Lucian sprinter was so happy that he burst into tears immediately after.
“It means a lot to me. It means a lot to my coach. It means a lot to my country. I’m sure they’re celebrating right now,” Julien said.
According to NBC News, Julien Alfred’s victory surprised many because Sha’Carri Richardson showed exceptional speed and consistency throughout the 2023 season.
Despite not winning the individual gold medal, Sha’Carri still has a chance to win gold in the 4 x 100m relay on August 9, according to the New York Times.
Social media reaction
Commenters on The Shade Room’s Instagram post expressed their overwhelming joy for Julien and her competitors, with many excited to see her bring home the gold medal for St. Lucia.
Instagram user @lijitimate wrote, “Proud of Julien!! Product of St. Lucia. Went to high school and competed in Jamaica! A big win for her small but resilient island. Know her name. 🥇”
Instagram user @howihourney wrote, “Our first Olympic medal and it’s GOLD 🏅”
While Instagram user @get_moefit wrote, “Proud of Julian, she worked so hard. All the girls do and they will only get better! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾”
Then Instagram user @aprnbeauty wrote, “Shacarri has overcome so much adversity!! And still made it to the Olympics and is still the 2nd fastest man in the world in the 100m, that’s commendable.”
Another Instagram user @mia_raye3 wrote, “The fact that she finished second without even starting! Good for her.”
Finally Instagram user @beyoncexsavage_ wrote, “No matter what, brown girls are going to the 2024 Olympics. Congratulations to all the girls 🫶🏾”
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