Julien Alfred stuns Sha'Carri Richardson in 100m to win St. Lucia's 1st Olympic gold
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Julien Alfred stuns Sha'Carri Richardson in 100m to win St. Lucia's 1st Olympic gold

NPR  

Julien Alfred stuns Sha'Carri Richardson in 100m to win St. Lucia's 1st Olympic gold toggle caption Bernat Armangue/AP NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. SAINT-DENIS, France — Julien Alfred won St. Lucia its first-ever Olympic Games medal. “The support of my fans, my country, and the larger community has rooted me in immense gratitude that has sustained me throughout my career.” But the focus on Richardson’s shot at redemption — the possibility of her winning the U.S. its first 100-meter gold since 1996 — downplayed the legitimate threat of Alfred, whose strength has been consistency. The office of St. Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip Pierre congratulated Alfred in a post on social media for bringing Olympic honors to the country.

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Julien Alfred: the making of the world’s fastest woman
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Julien Alfred: the making of the world’s fastest woman

The Hindu  

Last Saturday in Paris, Julien Alfred woke up early to jot her thoughts down in her journal. “I wrote down, ‘Julien Alfred: Olympic champion,’” she said. Alfred recovered sufficiently to win the 200m silver three days after her history-making run, doubling her Olympic medal collection and proving again that she is among the world’s best. “It’s a difficult adjustment that …

Julien Alfred wins 100 meter for St. Lucia’s 1st Olympic medal, dedicates victory to her late father
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Julien Alfred wins 100 meter for St. Lucia’s 1st Olympic medal, dedicates victory to her late father

Associated Press  

SAINT DENIS, France — The memories flooded back as Julien Alfred rang the victory bell at the end of the track to signify that she was indeed an Olympic 100-meter champion. That’s who this was for, Alfred said, after powering through the rain to hold off Sha’Carri Richardson, Melissa Jefferson and the rest of the field Saturday night to win …

Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia wins superb 100 metres gold
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia wins superb 100 metres gold

The Hindu  

Julien Alfred delivered a brilliant gun-to-tape performance to win the women’s 100 metres final on Saturday and claim Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medal, though the controversial absence of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce left a cloud over the race. Alfred made her usual slick start and remained clear in heavy rain on a sodden track to come home in a national record 10.72 …

Sha'Carri Richardson Takes Silver Behind Julien Alfred In Olympic 100 Meters
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sha'Carri Richardson Takes Silver Behind Julien Alfred In Olympic 100 Meters

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sha’Carri Richardson didn’t get a storybook finish on Saturday at the Paris Olympics ― but she did get silver. Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred celebrates after winning ahead of Sha'Carri Richardson, left, and US' Melissa Jefferson, right, in the women's 100m final. Gold medal winner Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia, center, silver medal winner Sha'Carri Richardson of United …

Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred wins historic women's 100m gold at Paris Olympics, Sha'Carri Richardson takes silver
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred wins historic women's 100m gold at Paris Olympics, Sha'Carri Richardson takes silver

Hindustan Times  

Sha'Carri Richardson's comeback story hit a brick wall Saturday when Julien Alfred romped in the rain to the 100-meter title in 10.72 seconds to bring the first-ever Olympic medal to her island country of Saint Lucia. Julien Alfred, of Saint Lucia, crosses the finish line ahead of Melissa Jefferson, of the United States, to win the women's 100 meters final …

Sha’Carri Richardson’s comeback halted by Julien Alfred, who brings 1st Olympic medal to St. Lucia
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sha’Carri Richardson’s comeback halted by Julien Alfred, who brings 1st Olympic medal to St. Lucia

Associated Press  

SAINT-DENIS, France — There were small signs for anyone willing to look that the sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson might not quite match the person she has become. On a rainy and odd evening at the Stade de France, 23-year-old Julien Alfred from St. Lucia showed there’s more than one inspirational story, and more than one great sprinter, at this Olympic track …

Julien Alfred upsets Sha’Carri Richardson to win women’s 100 meters at Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Julien Alfred upsets Sha’Carri Richardson to win women’s 100 meters at Paris Olympics

LA Times  

This was supposed to be Sha’Carri Richardson’s big moment. After testing positive for marijuana and missing out on the Olympics three years ago, the American sprinter was supposed to earn redemption with gold in the women’s 100 meters at the 2024 Summer Games. “It means a lot to me, my coach, my country, which I’m sure is celebrating now.” How …

Paris Olympics: Matthew Ebden and John Peers win gold, Ariarne Titmus and Kaylee McKeown bag more medals — as it happened
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: Matthew Ebden and John Peers win gold, Ariarne Titmus and Kaylee McKeown bag more medals — as it happened

ABC  

Saint Lucia sprinter Julien Alfred has won her country's first ever Olympic medal, taking out the women's 100m sprint in a national record time of 10.72. On a rainy night in Paris, Alfred tore out of the blocks and led the field for the next 90 metres, winning the gold convincingly over world number one Sha'Carri Richardson, who finished second …

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