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St. Lucia sprinter takes home gold medal
Congratulations to Saint Lucia Julien Alfred! The sprinter won the women’s 100-meter dash in 10.72 seconds for France at the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking the first medal of any kind for her home country.
Julien Alfred narrowly overcame Sha’Carri Richardsonfinishing in 10.72 seconds. Sha’Carri, representing Team USA, came in second with a time of 10.87 seconds, earning her a silver medal. Melissa Jeffersonalso from the US team, secured the bronze medal with a time of 10.92 seconds.
After winning his gold medal, Julien Alfred spoke exclusively to AP News. The Saint Lucia sprinter was very happy and emotional and started crying moments later.
“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.
Julien Alfred’s victory surprised many, as NBC News notes, because Sha’Carri Richardson demonstrated exceptional speed and consistency throughout the 2023 season.
Despite not winning gold in the individual event, Sha’Carri still has an opportunity to secure a gold medal in the 4 x 100 relay on August 9. according to the New York Times.
Social media reactions
Commenters below The Shade Room Instagram Report expressed extreme happiness for Julien and her competitors. Many were 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 huge win for her small but resilient island. Get to know her name. 🥇”
Instagram user @howjourney wrote, “Our 1st Olympic medal and it’s GOLD 🏅”
While Instagram user @get_moefit wrote, “Proud of Julian, she worked really hard. All the girls worked hard and they’re all only going to get better! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾”
So Instagram user @aprnbeauty wrote, “Shacarri overcame so much adversity!! And he still made it to the Olympics and is still the number 2 fastest in the world in the 100m, which is commendable.”
Another Instagram user @mia_raye3 wrote, “The fact that she came in second without being able to warm up! Good for her.”
Finally Instagram user @beyoncexsavage_ wrote, “Either way, the brown girls are going to win the 2024 Olympics. Congratulations to all of them 🫶🏾”
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