Sha’Carri Richardson takes second in women’s 100-meter as Julien Alfred wins first-ever gold for Saint Lucia

Julien Alfred won Saint Lucia's first gold in the women’s 100m at Paris 2024, while Sha’Carri Richardson took silver.

: Julien Alfred clinched the women’s 100-meter gold at Paris 2024, marking the first Olympic gold for Saint Lucia. Sha’Carri Richardson secured silver with a time of 10.87 seconds. Melissa Jefferson, Richardson’s training partner, earned bronze with 10.92 seconds. The race saw notable absences but a standout performance from Alfred sealed her victory.

Julien Alfred triumphed in the women’s 100-meter race at Paris 2024, claiming the first-ever Olympic gold for Saint Lucia with a time of 10.72 seconds. Sha’Carri Richardson, despite a strong start to the year, finished second, clocking in at 10.87 seconds, while her training partner Melissa Jefferson took bronze with a time of 10.92 seconds.

Notably, the race unfolded amid a heavy downpour at Stade de France, further dramatizing Alfred's win. Her impressive start and dominance were decisive, as she widened the gap early, leaving Richardson and others unable to close the distance.

The competition lacked some key athletes such as Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, which initially raised hopes for Richardson. However, Julien Alfred’s consistent performance throughout the season and a strong semifinal hinted at her forthcoming victory, culminating in her historic win.

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